Dass language

In today's world, Dass language has gained unprecedented relevance. Whether in academic, business, technological or social fields, Dass language has become a fundamental theme that crosses all areas of our lives. Its influence has been so significant that it is essential to understand its impact and the implications it entails. In this article, we will explore in detail and exhaustively everything related to Dass language, from its origins to its future prospects, with the aim of providing a complete and updated vision of this topic that is so relevant today.
Dass
Native toNigeria
RegionBauchi State, Plateau State
Native speakers
(8,800 cited 1971 census)[1]
Dialects
  • Lukshi
  • Durr-Baraza
  • Zumbul
  • Wandi
  • Dot
Language codes
ISO 639-3dot
Glottologdass1243
ELPDass

Dass (also known as Barawa) is an Afro-Asiatic dialect cluster spoken in Bauchi State and Plateau State, Nigeria.[1]

Varieties

Blench (2019) lists varieties as belonging to the Dass cluster:[2]

  • Durr–Baraza
  • Zumbul
  • Wandi
  • Dot

References

  1. ^ a b Dass at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Blench, Roger (2019). An Atlas of Nigerian Languages (4th ed.). Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.