Bayot

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A language of Senegal

Location

Ziguinchor region: villages in Nyassia commune; majority in urban areas and in the larger cities, including Dakar.

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Guinea-Bissau

Language NameBayot

User Population

5,340 in Guinea-Bissau (2018).

Location

Cacheu region: São Domingos area, Arrame village, on Senegal border.

Alternate Names

Baiot, Bayote, Bayotte, Jola Bayote, Kugere-Kuxinge

Dialects

Kúsikinay (Aramé, Kuhoole).

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Language Use

Used by all. Positive attitudes. 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. Also use Jola-Felupe [eja].

Language Development

Beginning literacy classes with adults and children.

Other Comments

Bayot in Guinea-Bissau is different (about 70% the same) from the variety in Senegal. One dialect in Kasu and Arrame villages; the other in Elia, Kulaje, Ijobel, and Nambalan villages. Traditional religion.

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