| Daba | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Cameroon,Nigeria |
| Region | Far North Province;Adamawa State |
Native speakers | 25,000 (2007)[1] |
Afro-Asiatic
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| Dialects |
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | dbq |
| Glottolog | nucl1683 |
| ELP | Daba |
Daba (also known as Dabba) is aChadicdialect cluster spoken inCameroon inFar North Province and in one village in neighboringNigeria. Blench (2006) considersMazagway to be a dialect.[2]
Daba is spoken throughout the northern part of theMayo-Louti department in the Northern Region (inMayo-Oulo commune), extending slightly intoMayo-Tsanaga Department (inHina andBourrha communes) andDiamaré Department (Ndoukoula commune in the Far North Region). Daba (Kanakana), the most western variety that is isolated from the rest of the dialects, is spoken inDouroum, in the northern part of theMayo-Oulo commune and in theGaroua Daba area (enclave of Hina commune) and inBourrha commune. Tpala, in the northeast, is spoken in theNdoukoula area.[3]
Efforts have been made to record and save the Daba language, which include the creation of a dictionary that translates between Daba, French, and Fulfulde. The purpose of this glossary is to aid both native speakers and language learners. This initiative is a component of a broader endeavor aimed at recording and cataloging languages spoken by minority groups. The primary objective is to create accessible educational and preservation materials.[4][5]
The Daba language is classified as vulnerable. This status suggests that the language is still in use, but it is confronted with obstacles that could potentially jeopardize its continued existence. These challenges may encompass the influence of more dominant languages, such as French and Fulfulde, and socio-economic changes that promote the adoption of other languages.[6]
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