Bainouk-Gunyuño

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A language of Guinea-Bissau

ISO 639-3
bab
Alternate Names
Bagnoun, Bainounk-Gujaher, Bainuk, Banhum, Banyuk, Banyum, Banyun, Banyung, Elomay, Elunay, Guñuun, Gújááhár
User Population

10,800 (2018).

Location

Cacheu region: São Domingos sector.

Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Eastern Senegal-Guinea, Banyun
Dialects

None known. Distinct from Bainouk-Gunyamoolo [bcz] of Senegal and Gambia. Related to Kobiana [kcj] and Kasanga [ccj] of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. Reportedly more similar to the Ménik [tnr] varieties of eastern Senegal than to Balanta-Kentohe [ble].

Language Use

Most also use Guinea-Bissau Creole [pov], as the language of interethnic unity, communication, and commerce. Some also use Portuguese [por], as the language of education and communication with foreigners.

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bainouk-Gunyuño
Other Comments

Muslim, traditional religion.