Also Known As:
Namuzi, 納木依, 納木義, 納木茲
Dialects & Varieties
- Eastern Namuyi
- Western Namuyi
Recent Resources
An academic compilation of many Chinese characters and their pronunciations in the Namuyi language.
Work that explains the geography where Namuyi is spoken, the grammar and structure of the language a
Video of Namuyi speaker pointing out the words for parts of the face.
Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
5,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 3
Only about half of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are decreasing steadily, but not at an accelerated pace.
3
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 3
Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.
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Transmission
Transmission 2
Most adults in the community are speakers, but children generally are not.
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Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Libu Lakhi, Brook Hefright and Kevin Stuart. 2007. "The Namuyi: Linguistic and Cultural Features." In Asian Folklore Studies, 66: Nanzan University.
Bibliography of Locations:
Libu Lakhi, Brook Hefright and Kevin Stuart. 2007. "The Namuyi: Linguistic and Cultural Features." In Asian Folklore Studies, 66: Nanzan University.
Bibliography of Context:
Libu Lakhi, Brook Hefright and Kevin Stuart. 2007. "The Namuyi: Linguistic and Cultural Features." In Asian Folklore Studies, 66: Nanzan University.