Also Known As:
Nharo, Naron, /Ai San, Nharon, Nhauru, Nhaurun, ||Aikwe, |Aikwe, ||Ai||en, ||Aisan, ||Ai||e, Qoo, Gaa, Ts'ao
Dialects & Varieties
- Ts'ao
Where are the Khoesan of Botswana?
Sue Hasselbring. 2000. "Where Are the Khoesan of Botswana?" In Botswana: the Future of the Minority Languages, edited by Herman M. Batibo and Birgit Smieja. 40: 13-31. Frankfurt am Main: Peter Lang.
Endangered
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 3
Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.
3
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
7,600-9,400
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"Both Naro and Ju|'hoan have had language development efforts for over a decade. This may have resulted in more positive attitudes among the speakers of these languages."
Location and Context
Countries
Botswana
Location Description
Ghanzi
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
Positive
Other Languages Used By The Community
None
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
To the chief, clinic workers
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Recent Resources
Mensaje informativo
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