Teke-Nzikou

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A language of Congo

ISO 639-3
nzu
Alternate Names
Central Teke, Ndzindziu, Njiunjiu, Njyunjyu
Location

Plateaux department: Djambala area; Pool department.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, B, Teke (B.74)
Dialects

A hybrid of the dialects is emerging among young people.

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Also use Lingala [lin].

Language Development

Small scale adult literacy program run by local group and SIL.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Teke-Nzikou
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Teke-Nzikou and Teke-Eboo [ebo] can be considered dialects of the same language, though there is no group name, apart from Teke. Both dialects use the same literacy materials. Traditional religion, Christian.