Languages of Chad - Nilo-Saharan Languages

Nilo-Saharan Languages

  • Maban languages
    • Maba (120,000, SIL 1991)
    • Massalit (50,857, RGPH 1993)
    • Karanga
    • Kendeje
    • Marfa
    • Massalat
    • Surbakhal
    • Kibet
    • Runga
  • Fur languages
    • Mimi
    • Amdang (5,000, Bender 1983)
  • Saharan languages
    • Tedaga
    • Dazaga
    • Kanembu
    • Zaghawa
  • Bongo–Bagirmi languages (Central Sudanic)
    • Bernde
    • Bagirmi
    • Berakou
    • Disa
    • Gula
    • Jaya
    • Kenga (30,000, SIL 1993)
    • Naba
    • Fongoro
    • Barma (44,761, RGPH 1993)
    • Beraku
    • Ngambay
    • Sara (183,471, RGPH 1993)
  • Sinyar
  • Eastern Sudanic languages
    • Tama (63,000)
    • Sungor (38,000)
    • Mararit (43,000)
    • Daju

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