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Sayanci

Sayanci

9.9
A language spoken in northern Nigeria, especially in Bauchi State in the Tafawa Balewa area
  • noun
: sayanci
  • Linguists have documented the Sayanci language in several communities around Bauchi State.

Examples

  • Many people in Bauchi State speak Sayanci.

  • She learned to speak Sayanci fluently after moving to northern Nigeria.

  • Efforts are underway to preserve and revitalize the Sayanci language among the younger generation.

  • The Sayanci language is rich in proverbs.

  • Efforts are underway to preserve and revitalize the Sayanci language among the younger generation.

  • Linguists have documented the Sayanci language in several communities around Bauchi State.

  • She learned to speak Sayanci fluently after moving to northern Nigeria.

Synonyms

Sayanci language
vsSayanci
9.9

A language spoken in northern Nigeria, especially in Bauchi State

uses the abbreviated form for that administrative area

Compounds

Sayanci language
9.9

A language spoken in northern Nigeria, especially in Bauchi State

Surface Forms

Sayanci singular
Sayancis plural

Etymology

Sayanci likely comes from Hausa, where the ending -anci means 'language of' or 'way of'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Sayanci as the name for the language of the Saya group, which is why it is used for a language spoken in northern Nigeria.