West Kilimanjaro language
West Kilimanjaro, or West Chaga, is a Bantu language of Tanzania spoken by the Chaga people.
West Kilimanjaro | |
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West Chaga | |
Native to | Tanzania |
Region | Machame, Kilimanjaro Region |
Ethnicity | Chaga |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | Either:jmc – Machamerwk – Rwa |
Glottolog | west2852 |
E.621 (ex-E.61,62a) [1] |
There are several dialects:[1]
- Rwa (Rwo, Meru, Kirwo), or Meru, from Mount Meru
- Mashami (Kimashame), or "Hai" (Kihai)
- Siha
- Kiwoso (Kibosho including Kindi, Kombo, Mweka)
- Masama
- Ng’uni
References
- Jouni Filip Maho, 2009. New Updated Guthrie List Online
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Note: The Guthrie classification is geographic and its groupings do not imply a relationship between the languages within them. |
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