S'gaw is a dialect of the Karen language, primarily spoken by the Karen people in Myanmar and Thailand. It is one of the major dialects within the Karenic language family, which is part of the larger Sino-Tibetan language group. S'gaw is used in daily communication, cultural practices, and traditional storytelling among the S'gaw Karen communities. The S'gaw dialect has its own unique phonetic and grammatical features, distinguishing it from other Karen dialects like Pwo. It is often written using the Latin alphabet, which was developed by missionaries in the 19th century. S'gaw plays a crucial role in preserving the cultural identity and heritage of the S'gaw Karen people.