Also Known As:
Sibhende, Kibende, Si'bende
Dialects & Varieties
Recent Resources
The wikipedia page for the Tongwe language, of which Bende is either a dialect or a very similar dif
A page with an overview of the Bende people and language by Yuko Abe of Tokyo University of Foreign
Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
27,000-41,290
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 3
Some adults in the community are speakers, but the language is not spoken by children.
3
Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Personal Communication on Bende
Bibliography of Locations:
Personal Communication on Bende
Bibliography of Context:
Personal Communication on Bende