Beti

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A language of Côte d’Ivoire

ISO 639-3
eot
Alternate Names
Eotile
User Population

200 (Blench 1999b). Ethnic population: 3,180 (1988 census).

Location

Comoé district: Grand Bassam subprefecture, Vitre I and Vitre II villages.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Kwa, Nyo, Potou-Tano, Tano, Western
Language Use

The last speaker of the pure form of Beti died about 1993. Presently use a variety heavily influenced by surrounding languages. Older adults only. Shifted to Anyin [any]. Also use Abure [abu]. Also use Attié [ati]. Also use Mbato [gwa]. Also use Nzema [nzi]. Also use Tchaman [ebr].

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OLAC resources in and about Beti
Other Comments

Christian.