Zeem
A language of Nigeria
| Population | 400 (Blench 2003). |
| Region | Bauchi state, Toro LGA. |
| Language maps |
Nigeria, Map 2, reference number 74 Nigeria, Map 3, reference number 74 |
| Alternate names | Chaari |
| Dialects | Tulai, Danshe, Lushi (Lukshi, Dokshi), Dyarum (Kaiwari, Kaiyorawa). The Zeem dialect subgroup in the Barawa language subgroup. Tulai and Danshe dialects have no remaining speakers. |
| Classification | Afro-Asiatic, Chadic, West, B, B.3, Zaar Proper |
| Language use | Shifting to Hausa [hau]. Also use Fulfulde [fuv], Izere [izr], or Tunzu [dza]. |
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