Ghodoberi

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A language of Russian Federation

ISO 639-3
gdo
Alternate Names
Godoberi, Godoberin, Qibdili mitstsi
User Population

130 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 3,000 (2014 NCRP).

Location

Dagestan republic: Botlikhsky district, Beledi, Godoberi, and Zibirkhali.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Nakh-Daghestanian, Avar-Andic, Andic
Dialects

Godoberi, Zibirkhali.

Language Use

Adults only, few child speakers (Salminen 2007). Positive attitudes. Most shifting to Avar [ava]. Most shifting to Russian [rus].

Language Development

Russian [rus] used in education. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Ghodoberi
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Traditional territory and way of life. Muslim.