Spoken L1 Language: Bagirmi

Classification
Comments on subclassification

Djarangar, Djita Issa 2000

Endangerment
AES status:
not endangered
Source:
David M. Eberhard and Gary F. Simons and Charles D. Fennig 2025
Comment:
Bagirmi (bmi-bmi) = 3 (Wider communication). The language of the ancient Bagirmi kingdom, originated in 1522 in the region southeast of Lake Chad. Used in slave trade in 17th century. Used in commerce, craft, and export.
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