Also Known As:
Tapshin, Tapshinawa, Suru, Myet, Nsur, Dishili
Dialects & Varieties
The Sur (Tapshin) language of central Nigeria and its affinities
Roger M. Blench. 2006. "The Sur (Tapshin) Language of Central Nigeria and Its Affinities." Online: http://www.rogerblench.info/Language/Niger-Congo/BC/Plateau/Tarokoid/Ta….
Vulnerable
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
3,000-4,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Transmission
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All members of the community, including children, speak the language.
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Speakers
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Elders
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Location and Context
Countries
Nigeria
Location Description
"Spoken in Tapshin village in Bauchi State, Nigeria. Tapshin is
some 25 km. north of the Pankshin-Amper road and reached by a track leading off the main road some 5 km. east
of Pankshin."
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Ngas, Hausa
Number of Other Language Speakers:
All adults
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Recent Resources
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