Bedik
A language of Senegal
| Population | 3,380 (2002 NTM). |
| Region | Southeast. |
| Language map |
Senegal and the Gambia, reference number 7 |
| Alternate names | Bande, Basari du Bandemba, Budik, Ménik, Tandanke, Tenda, Tendanke |
| Dialects | Similar to Oniyan [bsc]. |
| Classification | Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Eastern Senegal-Guinea, Tenda |
| Language use | National language. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 1%. Dictionary. Bible portions: 1997. |
| Comments | Ménik is the traditional language name. Reported to be a creole with elements from Oniyan, Peul [fuc], and other languages. Traditional religion, Christian. |
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