Nzanyi

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
nja
Alternate Names
Jeng, Jenge, Kobochi, Kobotshi, Mzangyim, Njai, Njanyi, Njei, Njeing, Njeny, Nzangi, Zani, Zany
Autonym
Wur Nzanyi
User Population

77,000 in Nigeria (1993). Total users in all countries: 86,000.

Location

Adamawa state: Maiha LGA.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.8
Dialects

Paka, Rogede, Nggwoli, Hoode, Maiha, Magara, Dede, Mutidi, Lovi.

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Used as L2 by Gude [gde], Ngwaba [ngw].

Language Development

Schools in almost all villages, but enrollment often low. Bible portions: 2013.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nzanyi
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Muslim, Christian, traditional religion.

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