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Ngam language

The topic of Ngam language is one that has generated interest and debate over time. Since its origins, Ngam language has captured the attention of academics, experts, and hobbyists alike. In the following article, we will explore in detail the most relevant aspects of Ngam language, addressing its importance, evolution and impact in different areas. Through exhaustive analysis, we will seek to provide a comprehensive view of Ngam language, with the intention of shedding light on its impact on contemporary society. Without a doubt, Ngam language is a topic that deserves to be thoroughly investigated, and through this article, we aim to do just that.

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Ngam
Sara Ngam
Native toChad, Central African Republic
Native speakers
(61,000 cited 1993–1996)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3nmc
Glottologngam1269

Ngam, or Sara Ngam, is a Bongo–Bagirmi language of Chad and the Central African Republic.

Examples

  • Sú àl̄ dò̰ó̰ bə̄ kà̰ŗ̄ɓày ᵼ̀sō-nìí jī Tùbòjēmgᵼ̄ tᵼ́. - He mounts (into a tree), but a toad falls into the hands of Toubojemgué.
  • J-àw̄ ndò̰ kānjᵼ̄-á bā-á. - We went fishing on the river.
  • ń-dòó dá, ā í-ɗāhā ɗí tā? - And now what are you going to do?
  • Wòjᵼ̀ ngán gᵼ̄ sīrí, àdᵼ̄ ngán kᵼ́ dìngà ??gᵼ̄ ??ì mᵼ̀tá, bə̄ kᵼ́ dḭ̀yá̰ gᵼ̄ ì sɔ́. - He has seven children, three boys and four girls.
  • Mbɔ̀ŗ̄ nᵼ̀ngà yā̰-í ngāl ànī, à ᵼ̀ndà yḛ̄tᵼ̄ gᵼ̄ ᵼ̀gà dɔ̀-í tᵼ́. - If the handle of your spear is long, it will strike the wasps that will sting you.
  • ó̰-ō̰, ḿ-gèŗ̄ àĺ tó̰ò̰. - No, I do not understand yet.
  • Yèl̄ gᵼ̄ ní ɗèē wɔ̀tᵼ̄-n̄ dɔ̀-ǹ tᵼ́ - The birds arrive above his head.[2]

References

  1. ^ Ngam at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Sara-Bagirmi Language Project - Ngam