Also Known As:
Mehrī, Mahri, Meḥri
Dialects & Varieties
- Nagdi
- Western Mehri
- Eastern Mehri
Mehri Texts from Oman Based on the Field Materials of T. M. Johnstone
Mehri Texts from Oman Based on the Field Materials of T. M. Johnstone
At risk
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~100,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Yemen; Oman
Location Description
In Yemen it is spoken in the eastern governorate from the town of Seyhut on the coast to the Yemen-Omani border, in both coastal areas and hinterland. The Mehri language area continues in the south-western province of Oman, particularly in Dhofar and on the Omani desert plateau.
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Other Languages Used By The Community
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Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
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Recent Resources
This file presents some Mehri words which are translated into Arabic and English.
The Mahri Poetry Archive contains over sixty recorded recitations and performances of poems and song
TV Report about Mehri language and Mehri People.