Hinukh

Primary tabs

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Ginukh, Ginukhtsy, Ginux, Hinuq, Hinux

Population

5 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 440 (2010 census).

Location

Dagestan Republic: Tsuntinsky district, Ginukh.

Language Maps

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification

Dialects

None known. Similar to Tsez (Dido) [ddo], but probably not inherently intelligible.

Language Use

Family. Few child speakers. Positive attitudes. Also use Avar [ava], Dido [ddo], Russian [rus].

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Hinukh men marry Dido women. Hinukh women marry men from other ethnic groups. Muslim.