Como Karim language
Jukunoid language of Nigeria
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Como Karim (Chomo / Shomo, Kirim) is a Jukunoid language[2] of Taraba State, Nigeria. The language is spoken by two groups of people who refer to themselves as the Kiyu and Ladthu (Nuadhu), respectively.[3]
NativetoNigeria
RegionNorthern Taraba State and eastern Plateau State
Native speakers
(11,000 cited 2000)[1]Niger–Congo?
-
Atlantic–Congo
- Benue–Congo
- Jukunoid
- Central
- Wurbo
- Como Karim
- Wurbo
- Central
- Jukunoid
- Benue–Congo
| Como Karim | |
|---|---|
| Kiyu Ladthu | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Northern Taraba State and eastern Plateau State |
Native speakers | (11,000 cited 2000)[1] |
Niger–Congo?
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | cfg |
| Glottolog | como1258 |
Background
Speakers consist of two groups:[4]
- The Karinjo or Karimjo group, who refer to themselves as Kiyu. They reside in the town of Karim Lamido.
- The Como group, who call themselves the Ladthu or la-dhu. They live to the south of the Karim.
Together, these two groups make up the Como Karim people.