Zhire language

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Zhire
Kenyi
Native to Nigeria
Region Kaduna State
Language codes
ISO 639-3 zhi
Glottolog zhir1238   Zhire
shan1278   Shang
ʃaŋ [1]
Personu-ʃaŋ
Peoplea-ʃaŋ

Zhire (Hyam: Zhebzhi, Hausa: Kenyi) [2] is a poorly known Plateau language of Nigeria. A variety called Shang is relexified Zhire.

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References

  1. Blench, Roger (2019). An Atlas of Nigerian Languages (4th ed.). Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.
  2. Hayab, P. (2016). Basic Hyam Grammar with Ethnographic Notes. Abuja: Beltina Digital Press. p. 83. ISBN   978-978-95298-9-6.

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