Also Known As:
N|uu, N|u, N/u, Khomani, ǂKhomani, /Nusan, =|Khomani
Dialects & Varieties
- N|uu
- ||'Au
Personal Communication on N||ng
Matthias Brenzinger. 2013. "Personal Communication On N||ng."
Critically Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
5
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 5
A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.
5
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
Few
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
Three speakers live in Upington and two live 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
Afrikaans
Number of Other Language Speakers:
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Domains of Other Languages:
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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