Gaam
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A language of Sudan
Alternate Names
Gaahmg, Ingassana, Ingessana, Kamanidi, Kor é Gəəmg, Mamedja, Mamidza, Metabi, Muntabi, Tabi
Autonym
Gəəməndən
User Population
104,000 (2017).
Location
Blue Nile state: Baw district, Jebel Tabi and outlying hills.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Dialects
Soda (Tao), Kukur (Gor), Kulang (Bau, Kulelek), Buwahg (Buek).
Language Use
All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Sudanese Spoken Arabic [apd].
Language Development
Orthography and literacy materials developed. Literature. Dictionary. Grammar.
Called Ingassana, Ingessana by Arabs. Clan groups: Agadi, Bagis, Beek, Bulmut, Kilgu, Kukuli, Mugum, Sidak.