Also Known As:
Khoekhoegowap, Khoekhoegowab, Khoe, Bergdama, Nama, Dama, Naman, Namakwa, Namaqua, Maqua, Tama, Tamma, Tamakwa, Berdama, Bergdamara, Damara, Damaqua, Khoi, Khiri, Grikwa, Griqua, Xrikwa, Xirikwa, Gry, Gri, "Kakuya Bushman Nasie", "Rooi Nasie", "Cape Hottentot", "Hottentot"
Dialects & Varieties
- ǂAkhoe
- Hai||om
- Gaub Damara
- Sesfontein
- Namidama
- Central Nama
- Gobabis
- Bondelswarts
Recent Resources
Slides for a brief linguistic overview of the "Khoisan" languages (with discussion about whether tha
Interview with linguist Menán du Plessis about the "Khoisan" languages of South Africa and Namibia.
Website of the KSAAG organization, working to promote and raise awareness of Khoe and San languages
Vulnerable
40 percent certain, based on the evidence available
190,000-210,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
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Used in most domains except for official ones such as government, mass media, education etc.
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Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Matthias Brenzinger. 2011. "The Twelve Modern Khoisan Languages." In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Khoisan Languages and Linguistics,
Bibliography of Locations:
Matthias Brenzinger. 2011. "The Twelve Modern Khoisan Languages." In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Khoisan Languages and Linguistics,
Bibliography of Context:
Matthias Brenzinger. 2011. "The Twelve Modern Khoisan Languages." In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Khoisan Languages and Linguistics,