Bole–Tangale languages
The Bole–Tangale languages (also called A.2 West Chadic languages) are a branch of West Chadic languages. They are spoken in Northeastern Nigeria.
| Bole–Tangale | |
|---|---|
| A.2 West Chadic | |
| Geographic distribution: | Bauchi, Yobe, Taraba, Gombe, Borno states of Nigeria |
| Linguistic classification: | Afro-Asiatic
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| Subdivisions: |
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 West Chadic per Newman (1977) | |
Branches
The Bole–Tangale languages are:[1]
- Bole (Bole–Tangale) (A.2)
- North (Bole proper): Bure, Karekare, Bole, Gera, Geruma, Deno, Galambu, Giiwo, Kubi, Ngamo, Maaka (Maagha), Ɓeele, Daza (Dazawa), ?Pali
- South (Tangale): Kwaami, Pero, Piya-Kwonci, Kulungv, Kholok, Nyam, Kushi (Goji), Kutto (Kupto), Tangale, Dera (Kanakuru)
References
- Blench, Roger. 2006. The Afro-Asiatic Languages: Classification and Reference List (ms)
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