Also Known As:
Djimi, Jimjimen, 'Um Falin, Bi-Gimu
Dialects & Varieties
- Wadi
- Djimi
- Jimo
- Malabu
- Zumo
Recent Resources
Informative message
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Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
2,500-3,500
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.
3
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
1
Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Edward Brye, Elizabeth Brye and Engelbert Domche Teko. 2002. "A Rapid Appraisal Survey of Jimi, a Language of Cameroon (Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Far North Province)." SIL International. Online: http://www.sil.org/silesr/2002/SILESR2002-038.pdf.
Bibliography of Locations:
Edward Brye, Elizabeth Brye and Engelbert Domche Teko. 2002. "A Rapid Appraisal Survey of Jimi, a Language of Cameroon (Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Far North Province)." SIL International. Online: http://www.sil.org/silesr/2002/SILESR2002-038.pdf.
Bibliography of Context:
Edward Brye, Elizabeth Brye and Engelbert Domche Teko. 2002. "A Rapid Appraisal Survey of Jimi, a Language of Cameroon (Mayo-Tsanaga Division, Far North Province)." SIL International. Online: http://www.sil.org/silesr/2002/SILESR2002-038.pdf.