Also Known As:
Walari, Walarishe, Nubian (Hill), Ajang
Dialects & Varieties
Rapid Appraisal Sociolinguistic Survey Among Ama, Karko, and Wali Language Groups
Amy Krell. 2012. "Rapid Appraisal Sociolinguistic Survey Among Ama, Karko, and Wali Language Groups." SIL. Online: http://www.sil.org/silesr/2012/silesr2012-023_ESR_357_final.pdf.
Threatened
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~9,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 1
Used in most domains except for official ones such as government, mass media, education etc.
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Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"Many people in Wali are reportedly able to read Arabic, and many are reportedly able to read English."
Location and Context
Countries
Sudan
Location Description
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Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Sudanese Arabic; English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
Many
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
The Wikipedia page for the Hill Nubian languages, which includes Wali. Somewhat detailed.