Angas languages facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Angas |
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| Angas–Sura, Central West Chadic, A.3 West Chadic |
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| Geographic distribution: |
Shendam and Mangu LGAs, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Linguistic classification: | Afro-Asiatic
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 West Chadic per Newman (1977)
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The Angas languages are a group of languages spoken in Nigeria, a country in West Africa. They are also known as Angas–Sura or Central West Chadic. These languages are part of a larger group called the West Chadic languages.
Think of it like different types of apples belonging to the "apple" family. The Angas languages are a branch of the West Chadic language family. People mainly speak them in areas like Shendam and Mangu in Plateau State, Nigeria.
What are Angas Languages?
The Angas languages are a special group within the Chadic languages. Chadic languages are themselves part of the even bigger Afro-Asiatic language family. This means they share some ancient connections with languages spoken across North Africa and the Middle East.
People who speak these languages often live in communities close to each other. They use these languages for daily conversations, telling stories, and keeping their traditions alive.
Languages in the Angas Family
There are many different languages that belong to the Angas family. Each one is unique, but they share common roots. Here are some of the main Angas languages:
- Ngas (also called Angas)
- Mwaghavul
- Miship
- Kofyar
- Montol (also called Tel)
- Goemai
- Yiwom
Some other languages in this family include Belnəng, Mupun, Takas, Cakfem-Mushere, Chakato, Jipal, Mernyang, Kwagallak, Bwol, Goram, Jibyal, Nteng, Tal, Pyapun, and Koenoem. These languages help connect communities and preserve their unique cultures.
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Main Chadic-speaking peoples in Nigeria
