Gusilay | Ethnologue

A language of Senegal

ISO 639: gsl
Alternate Names: Gusiilay, Gusilaay, Kusiilaay, Kusilay
Autonym: Gusiilaay
Population: 21,800 (2017).
Location:: Ziguinchor region: Tionk Essil village, between Tendouck and Mlomp-North.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Atlantic, Northern, Bak, Jola, Jola Proper, Jola Central, Gusilay
Language Use: Those who have moved to larger urban areas no longer pass the language to their children (2013 SIL). Used by all. Many also use French [fra], as the language of education and government (Diouf et al 2017). Many also use Wolof [wol], as the language of commerce and interethnic communication (Sarr and Thiaw 2012). Also use Jola-Fonyi [dyo]. Also use Mandinka [mnk]. Also use Pulaar [fuc].
Language Development: Dictionary. Grammar. Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gusilay
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 2013.

Location: Ziguinchor region: Tionk Essil village, between Tendouck and Mlomp-North.