Niellim

A language of Chad

ISO 639: nie
Alternate Names: Lua, Lwaà, Mjillem, Nielim, Nyilem
Population: 5,160 (1993 census). 1,000 in Sarh city; 400 in Niou dialect.
Location:: Moyen-Chari region: Barh Kôh department, Niellim town area, Chari river southwest bank. Niou on the northeast bank (Niou dialect).
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, North, Adamawa-Ubangi, Adamawa, Mbum-Day, Bua
Dialects: Niellim, Tchini (Cini, Cuni), Niou.
Language Use: Tchini dialect is extinct. Used as L2 by Boor [bvf], Tunia [tug].
Language Development: Grammar. Bible portions: 2014.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Niellim
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Traditional religion.

Location: Moyen-Chari region: Barh Kôh department, Niellim town area, Chari river southwest bank. Niou on the northeast bank (Niou dialect).