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Zaar

Zaar

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A language spoken in northern Nigeria, especially in Bauchi State
  • noun
: Zaar
  • The Zaar language is primarily spoken in communities within Bauchi State.

Examples

  • The Zaar language has a rich oral tradition.

  • Many children learn both Hausa and Zaar as their native languages.

  • Linguists have conducted extensive research on the grammar of Zaar.

  • Many people in Bauchi State speak Zaar fluently.

  • Many children learn both Hausa and Zaar as their native languages.

  • The Zaar language is primarily spoken in communities within Bauchi State.

  • Linguists have conducted extensive research on the grammar of Zaar.

Synonyms

Zaar language
vsZaar
9.9

A language spoken in northern Nigeria, especially in the Tafawa Balewa area of Bauchi State

is used more generally for speech across Bauchi State

Compounds

Zaar language
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A language spoken in northern Nigeria, especially in the Tafawa Balewa area of Bauchi State

Surface Forms

Zaar singular
Zaars plural

Etymology

Zaar comes from the name of a people in northern Nigeria and so names their language, much like English is the name of both a people and their language. So, Zaar simply means 'the speech of the Zaar people'.