On October 14, the ELP community gathered to celebrate the language revitalization work of the 20
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
Dialects & Varieties
- ǂAkhoe
- Hai||om
- Gaub Damara
- Sesfontein
- Namidama
- Central Nama
- Gobabis
- Bondelswarts
The patterns of language use and transmission among the Khoekhoe speakers in the capital of Namibia and future trends
Namaseb, Levi. 2000. "The Patterns of Language Use and Transmission Among the Khoekhoe Speakers in the Capital of Namibia and Future Trends." In The state of Khoesan languages in Botswana, edited by Herman M. Batibo and Joseph Tsonope. 57-75. Tasalls Publ. & Books; Basarwa Languages Project, Univ. of Botswana & Univ. of Tromsø.
Vulnerable
40 percent certain, based on the evidence available
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
"Language used by Khoekhoe speaking parents towards their children [when both parents are Khoekhoe speakers]: Khoekhoe 78.6%%; Khoekhoe and Afrikaans 16.7%%; Afrikaans and English 4.7%%"
Location and Context
Countries
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Location Description
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Government Support
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Institutional Support
Khoekhoe Radio Service, 30 hours per week
Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Afrikaans, English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
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Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
Language Revitalization, Education, and Learning
A video sharing numbers 1-10 in Khoekhoegowab.
Slides for a brief linguistic overview of the "Khoisan" languages (with discussion about whether tha