Shabo
A language of Ethiopia
| Population | 450 (2000 M. Brenzinger), decreasing. Ethnic population: 600 or more (2000). |
| Region | Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region, Sheka zone; Gambella region, Majangir zone between Godere and Mashi, among Majang [mpe] and Shekkacho [moy]. |
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Southwestern Ethiopia, reference number 70 |
| Alternate names | “Mekeyer” , “Mikair” , “Mikeyir” , Sabu, “Shako” |
| Dialects | Distinct from Sheko [she]. Lexical similarity: 30% with Majang, 12% with other West Cushitic (Omotic) languages. |
| Classification | Nilo-Saharan, Unclassified |
| Language use | Most domains. Used by about half the children. Neutral attitude. Also use Majang or Shekkacho. |
| Comments | The Shabo people call themselves Sabu. They do not like the names “Shako” and “Mekeyer” used by outsiders. “Shako” and “Mekeyer” are names for the Shabo used by the Shekkacho and Majang, respectively. They live in family units, not villages. SOV; postpositions; gender in all 3 persons. Hunter-gatherers; beekeepers. Traditional religion, Christian. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
TEFERA, Anbessa; UNSETH, Peter, authors. 1989. "Toward the classification of Shabo (Mikeyir)."
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Ethnologue: Print |
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