Boon

A language of Somalia

ISO 639: bnl
Alternate Names: Af-Boon
Population: 59 (2000).
Location:: Jubbada Dhexe region: Jilib district, bush settlements.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Afro-Asiatic, Cushitic, East
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Somali [som].
Language Use: Older adults only. Shifted to Maay [ymm].
Other Comments: Distinct from Boni [bob]. ‘Boon’, low caste, including Yibir, Midgaan (Midgo, language Af-Midgood), Madiban, Tumal, Yahar, Yihir, and other clans.

Location: Jubbada Dhexe region: Jilib district, bush settlements.