Yangben

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A language of Cameroon

ISO 639-3
yav
Alternate Names
Central Yambassa, Kalong, Nuasue, Nukalonge
Population

2,300 (1994 SIL).

Location

Center Region, Mbam division, Bokito subdivision, Yangben canton south of Bokito town.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Mbam, Yambasa (A.60)
Dialects

Nukalonge, Numende, Nutanga. Similar to Elip [ekm] and Mmaala [mmu].

Language Use

Religious services. Positive attitudes. Speakers do not think French [fra] will replace Yangben. Ewondo [ewo] or Bulu [bum] are used in other than RC churches. Speakers acquire comprehension of Mmaala [mmu] and Elip [ekm] in early adulthood.

Language Development
French [fra] is used in primary and secondary education. Poetry. Bible portions.
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Nukalonge is the reference dialect.