Sharwa language
Afro-Asiatic language of Cameroon
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Sharwa (also known as Tchevi, Sherwin, Sarwaye) is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in Cameroon in Far North Province. There are signs of language shift to Fulfulde.[1]
NativetoCameroon
RegionFar North Province
Native speakers
(5,100 cited 2000)[1]Afro-Asiatic
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Chadic
- Biu–Mandara
- Bata (A.8)
- Sharwa
- Bata (A.8)
- Biu–Mandara
| Sharwa | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Cameroon |
| Region | Far North Province |
Native speakers | (5,100 cited 2000)[1] |
Afro-Asiatic
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | swq |
| Glottolog | shar1249 |
Sharwa speakers (5,100) are also called Tchévi, which is their largest town, in the southern part of Bourrha commune (Mayo-Tsanaga district, Far North Region). Sharwa is also spoken in the Northern Region, in Mayo-Louti department (Mayo-Oulo commune). They are mostly assimilated with the Gude.[2]
