Gusilay

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A language of Senegal

ISO 639-3
gsl
Alternate Names
Gusiilay, Gusilaay, Kusiilaay, Kusilay
Autonym
Gusiilaay
User Population

21,800 (2017).

Location

Ziguinchor region: Tionk Essil village, between Tendouck and Mlomp-North.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Bak, Jola, Jola Proper, Jola Central, Gusilay
Language Use

Those who have moved to larger urban areas no longer pass the language to their children (2013 SIL). Used by all. Many also use French [fra], as the language of education and government (Diouf et al 2017). Many also use Wolof [wol], as the language of commerce and interethnic communication (Sarr and Thiaw 2012). Also use Jola-Fonyi [dyo]. Also use Mandinka [mnk]. Also use Pulaar [fuc].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Gusilay
Writing

Latin script [Latn], used since 2013.