Also Known As:
N|uu, N|u, N/u, Khomani, ǂKhomani, /Nusan, =|Khomani
Dialects & Varieties
- N|uu
- ||'Au
The twelve modern Khoisan languages
Matthias Brenzinger. 2011. "The Twelve Modern Khoisan Languages." In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Khoisan Languages and Linguistics,
Critically Endangered
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
7
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 5
Used only in a few very specific domains, such as in ceremonies, songs, prayer, proverbs, or certain limited domestic activities.
5
Transmission
Transmission 5
There are only a few elderly speakers.
5
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
3
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
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
South Africa
Location Description
"Four [speakers] stay in the vicinity of Upington, two in the Andriesvale area and one in Olifantshoek."
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
None
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
An article in The Guardian about efforts to revitalize N|uu.
English: "Last man to speak N/u dies." An article on the passing of Andries Olyn, last male speaker
An article on the last speakers of N||ng (N|uu) and their efforts to revitalize and teach the langua