Mbugu

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A language of Tanzania

ISO 639-3
mhd
Alternate Names
Kibwyo, Kimbugu, Ma’a, Mbougou, Wa Maathi, Wama’a
Population

7,000 (1997). Ethnic population: 32,000.

Location

Tanga Region, Lushoto district, Usambara mountains.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Mixed language, Bantu-Cushitic
Dialects

Cha kawaida, Cha ndani.

Language Use

Also use Asu [asa], Shambala [ksb], or Swahili [swh].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mbugu
Writing
Unwritten.
Other Comments

A mixed language; Bantu inflectional (prefix and concord) system with Cushitic vocabulary. Derivational morphemes are Bantu and Cushitic (or non-Bantu). The Bantu influence is from Pare and Shambala.