Bainouk-Gunyuño

A language of Guinea-Bissau

ISO 639: bab
Alternate Names: Bagnoun, Bainounk-Gujaher, Bainuk, Banhum, Banyuk, Banyum, Banyun, Banyung, Elomay, Elunay, Guñuun, Gújááhár
Population: 10,800 (2018).
Location:: Cacheu region: São Domingos sector.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Eastern Senegal-Guinea, Banyun
Dialects: None known. Distinct from Bainouk-Gunyamoolo [bcz] of Senegal and Gambia. Related to Kobiana [kcj] and Kasanga [ccj] of Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. Reportedly more similar to the Ménik [tnr] varieties of eastern Senegal than to Balanta-Kentohe [ble].
Language Use: Most also use Guinea-Bissau Creole [pov], as the language of interethnic unity, communication, and commerce. Some also use Portuguese [por], as the language of education and communication with foreigners.
Language Development: Grammar.
Other Comments: Muslim, traditional religion.

Location: Cacheu region: São Domingos sector.