Mansoanka

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A language of Guinea-Bissau

ISO 639-3
msw
Alternate Names
Kunant, Kunante, Mansoanca, Maswanka, Sua
User Population

18,600 in Guinea-Bissau (2018). Total users in all countries: 20,730.

Location

Oio region: Mansoa sector, Mantefa area.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Southern, Sua
Dialects

None known. Not inherently intelligible with Balanta-Kentohe [ble] or Mandinka [mnk], although called, Mandinkanized Balanta.

Language Use

Used by all. 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.

Language Development

Videos. Bible portions: 2013.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mansoanka
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Traditional religion.

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