Jimi
A language of Cameroon
| Population | 3,500 (1982 SIL). |
| Region | Far North Province, Mayo-Tsanaga Division, on Nigeria border, Bourrha area. |
| Language map |
Northern Cameroon, reference number 46 |
| Alternate names | ’Um Falin, Djimi, Jimjimen |
| Dialects | Djimi, Zumo (Zumu, Zomo, Zame), Jimo, Wadi (Wa’i), Malabu. Similar to Gude [gde]. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, Biu-Mandara, A, A.8 |
| Language use | Also use Fulfude [fub] or French. |
| Language development | Bible portions: 2006. |
| Comments | Different from Jimi [jmi] of Nigeria in Bauchi state, which is West Chadic. Muslim, traditional religion. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
BRYE, Edward, author. 2009. "Jimjimen, Gude, Tsuvan, and Sharwa wordlists."
Ethnologue: Web |
Ethnologue: Print |
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