Zhire language

Zhire
Kenyi
Native toNigeria
RegionKaduna State
Language codes
ISO 639-3zhi
Glottologzhir1238  Zhire
shan1278  Shang
ʃaŋ[1]
Personu-ʃaŋ
Peoplea-ʃaŋ

Zhire (Hyam: Zhebzhi, Hausa: Kenyi)[2] is a poorly known Plateau language of Nigeria. A variety called Shang is relexified Zhire.

References

  1. ^ Blench, Roger (2019). An Atlas of Nigerian Languages (4th ed.). Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.
  2. ^ Hayab, P. (2016). Basic Hyam Grammar with Ethnographic Notes. Abuja: Beltina Digital Press. p. 83. ISBN 978-978-95298-9-6.

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