Mangbai language

In this article, we will explore Mangbai language from different perspectives and analyze its impact on different areas of society. Mangbai language is a topic that has generated great interest and debate in recent years, and its relevance continues to increase. We will delve into the meaning of Mangbai language, its history, its evolution over time and the different opinions and theories that exist about it. Additionally, we will examine how Mangbai language has influenced culture, economics, politics, and other aspects of everyday life. This article seeks to provide a complete and objective view on Mangbai language, so that readers can better understand its importance and implications in today's world.

Mangbai
Native toCameroon, Chad
Native speakers
14,000 (2002–2011)
Niger–Congo?
Language codes
ISO 639-3mcs
Glottologmamb1294
ELPMambai

Mangbai (Mamgbay, Mambai) is an Mbum language of northern Cameroon and southern Chad.

Distribution

In Cameroon, Mambay is spoken along the Mayo-Kebi River near the Chadian border, in the Djaloumé region (northern end of Bibemi commune, Bénoué department), where there is a massif called Hosséré Mambay. It is also spoken in the extreme southeast of Figuil commune, Mayo-Louti department. In Cameroon and Chad, there is a total of about 2,500 speakers, many of whom also speak Mundang.

Phonology

Consonants">edit]

Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar Labial-velar Glottal
Stop voiceless p t k kp ʔ
voiced b d ɡ gb
implosive ɓ ɗ
Fricative voiceless f s h
voiced v z
Nasal plain m n ŋ
glottalized ˀm ˀn ˀŋ
Flap/Trill ⱱ̟ r
Approximant plain l j w
glottalized ˀj ˀw

Vowels

Oral vowels
Front Central Back
short long short long short long
High i u
Mid e o
Low a

/e, o/ are heard as when in closed syllables.

Nasal vowels
Front Central Back
short long short long short long
High ĩ ĩː ũ ũː
Low ã ãː

Glottalized

Oral vowels
Front Central Back
High
Mid
Low
Nasal vowels
Front Central Back
High ĩˀ ũˀ
Low ãˀ

Pharyngealized

Oral vowels
Front Central Back
Mid
Low
Nasal vowels
Front Central Back
High ĩˤ ũˤ
Low ãˤ

References

  1. ^ Mangbai at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Anonby, Erik John (2008). "Phonology and Morphology of Mambay (Niger-Congo, Adamawa)". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2023-09-18.