Harsusi

A language of Oman

ISO 639: hss
Alternate Names: Harsi ’Aforit, Hersyet, South Arabian
Population: 600 (2011).
Location:: Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates: Jiddat al-Harasis.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Afro-Asiatic, Semitic, South, South Arabian
Dialects: None known. Reportedly similar to Mehri [gdq], but usually considered a separate language.
Language Use: Shifting to Omani Spoken Arabic [acx]. Also use Mehri [gdq], with increasing frequency and proficiency.
Language Development: Dictionary. Texts.
Other Comments: Spoken by the Harasis and ‘Ifar (’Afar).

Location: Al Wusta and Dhofar governorates: Jiddat al-Harasis.