Barawa languages facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barawa |
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| South Bauchi; B.3 West Chadic | |
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Toro, Dass, Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi LGAs of Bauchi State, Nigeria |
| Linguistic classification: | Afro-Asiatic
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 West Chadic per Newman (1977)
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The Barawa languages are a group of languages spoken in Nigeria. They belong to a larger language family called West Chadic languages. People speak these languages mainly in Bauchi State, which is in northern Nigeria.
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What are Barawa Languages?
The Barawa languages are a branch of the West Chadic language family. This means they are related to many other languages spoken in the region. Think of it like a family tree, where Barawa is a branch.
Where are Barawa Languages Spoken?
These languages are spoken in different parts of Bauchi State, Nigeria. This includes areas like Toro, Dass, Tafawa Balewa, and Bauchi. Many people in these areas use Barawa languages every day.
Main Barawa Language Groups
The Barawa languages are divided into a few main groups. Each group has several languages within it. Here are the main ones:
Zaar Group
- Zaar is a big group.
- It includes languages like Dass, Geji, Polci, Saya, Zari, and Zeem.
Guruntum Group
- The Guruntum group is another important part.
- Languages here are Guruntum-Mbaaru, Ju, Tala, and Zangwal.
Boghom Group
- The Boghom group also has several languages.
- These include Jimi, Jum, Boghom, Kir-Balar, and Mangas.
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Main Chadic-speaking peoples in Nigeria
