Also Known As:
Shekko, Shekka, Tschako, Shako, Shak, Shakko
Dialects & Varieties
- Dorsha
- Bulla
A grammar of Sheko
Hellenthal, Anneke Christine. 2010. A grammar of Sheko. Utrecht: LOT.
Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 1
Most members of the community or ethnic group speak the language. Speaker numbers may be decreasing, but very slowly.
1
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 2
Used in some non-official domains along with other languages, and remains the primary language used in the home for many community members.
2
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
Speakers
Mensagem informativa
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Location and Context
Countries
Spoken in in the hills of southwest Ethiopia, Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region, in the Sheko and Guraferda wärädas (Bench-Maji Zone) as well as in Tepi and the surrounding villages (Yeki wäräda, Sheka Zone).
Location Description
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Government Support
Government developing education materials through Latin-based orthography.
Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
Positive Attitude
Other Languages Used By The Community
Amharic and Benchnon
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
Latin
Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
"The Sheko alphabet, called S’oku noogu aab, was drafted in 2009 after a decision was made for Latin script. This script decision meeting took place on 13-14 February 2009 in Sheko-town and was attended by more than 250 Sheko from all administrative districts." (483)
Recent Resources
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