Berba language
In today's world, Berba language is a topic that has captured the attention and interest of many people. Whether due to its relevance in society, its impact on daily life or due to its importance in history, Berba language has become a matter of discussion and analysis in various areas. From the academic field to the social field, Berba language has aroused the interest of professionals, scholars, activists and the general public. In this article, we will delve into the depth of Berba language to understand its meaning, its importance, and the role it plays in our current reality.
| Berba | |
|---|---|
| Bieri | |
| Biali | |
| Native to | Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo[1] |
Native speakers | (180,000 cited 1991–2021)[1] |
| Dialects |
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| Latin | |
| Official status | |
Recognised minority language in | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | beh |
| Glottolog | bial1238 |
Berba, also known as Biali, Bieri, Bjeri, Bjerbe or Bialaba, is a Gur language of Benin. There are also a thousand or so speakers in the Kompienga Province of Burkina Faso, where they are believed to have originated in the Savanes Region of Togo.
Writing system
| uppercase | A | B | C | D | E | Ə | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | U | W | Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lowercase | a | b | c | d | e | ə | f | g | h | i | k | l | m | n | o | p | r | s | t | u | w | y |
The acute accent on the vowel ⟨á é ə́ í ó ú⟩ is used to indicate high tone when there is ambiguity.
References
- ^ a b Berba at Ethnologue (26th ed., 2023)
- ^ * "Miyobe written with Latin script: Symbols & Characters". ScriptSource.org.
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