Bagvalal

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A language of Russian Federation

ISO 639-3
kva
Alternate Names
Bagulal, Bagvalin, Bagwalal, Barbalin, Kvanada, Kvanadin
User Population

1,450 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 6,000 (2014 NCRP).

Location

Dagestan republic: Akhvakhsky district, Tlibisho and Tlissi; Tsumadinsky district, Gimerso, Khushtada, Kvanada, and Tlondoda; a few other communities.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

Classification
Nakh-Daghestanian, Avar-Andic, Andic
Dialects

Kvanada-Himerso, Tlondoda-Khushtada, Tlissi-Tlibisho. Reportedly similar to Tindi [tin].

Language Use

Home. Positive attitudes. All also use Russian [rus]. Also use Avar [ava], as a literary language. Also use Tindi [tin].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Bagvalal
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Muslim.