Machame | Ethnologue

A language of Tanzania

ISO 639: jmc
Alternate Names: Ki-Mashami, Kimachame, Macame, Machambe, Madjame, Mashami
Autonym: Kimashami
Population: 195,000 (Mradi wa Lugha za Tanzania 2009), increasing.
Location:: Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Manyara regions: Chaga area.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, E, Chaga (E.621)
Dialects: Masdama (Masama), Siha (Kisiha, Shira), Ng’uni, Bosho, Hai. Chaga dialect continuum member which include Rombo [rof], Mochi [old], and Vunjo [vun].
Language Use: Vigorous, especially in their home area. Used by all. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Dictionary. Texts. NT: 2000.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Machame
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, Muslim, traditional religion.

Location: Arusha, Kilimanjaro, and Manyara regions: Chaga area.