Tachawit
PrintA language of Algeria
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Chaouia, Chawi, Shawia, Shawiya, Tacawit
Population
1,400,000 (1993).
Location
Aurès mountains, south and southeast of Grand Kabylie.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Classification
Language Use
A widely used Berber language.
Language Development
Bible portions: 1950.
Writing
Arabic script, widely used. Latin script, minor but increasing usage. Tifinagh (Berber) script.
Muslim.