Also Known As:
Mehrī, Mahri, Meḥri
Dialects & Varieties
- Nagdi
- Western Mehri
- Eastern Mehri
The Structure of Mehri
Janet C.E. Watson. 2012. "The Structure of Mehri." Harrassowitz.
Speakers
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Location and Context
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Location Description
It is spoken across eastern Yemen from Qishn in the west into Dhofar in Oman and up into the southern extremities of central Saudi Arabia.
Government Support
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Other Languages Used By The Community
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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
There are 20,000 Saudis in the eastern side of Saudi Arabia who speak Mehri language beside their Ar