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'''Pe''', also spelled '''Pai''', is a minor [[Plateau languages|Plateau language]] of southeastern [[Plateau State]], [[Nigeria]]. It is classified as a [[Tarokoid languages|Tarokoid]] language by [[Roger Blench]] (2023).<ref name="Blench 2023"/> |
'''Pe''', also spelled '''Pai''' or '''Pye'''<ref>''[https://www.sil.org/resources/publications/entry/88007 A Sociolinguistic Profile of the Pye (Pe) <nowiki>[pai]</nowiki> Language of Plateau State, Nigeria]''.</ref>, is a minor [[Plateau languages|Plateau language]] of southeastern [[Plateau State]], [[Nigeria]]. It is classified as a [[Tarokoid languages|Tarokoid]] language by [[Roger Blench]] (2023).<ref name="Blench 2023"/> |
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Revision as of 18:33, 29 May 2023
| Pe | |
|---|---|
| Pai | |
| Native to | Nigeria |
| Region | Plateau State |
Native speakers | 4,000 (2003)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | pai |
| Glottolog | peee1238 |
| Pè[2] | |
|---|---|
| Person | ùPè |
| People | áPè |
Pe, also spelled Pai or Pye[3], is a minor Plateau language of southeastern Plateau State, Nigeria. It is classified as a Tarokoid language by Roger Blench (2023).[2]
In 2019, Blench observed that Pe was being spoken by all generations, including children.[2]
Names
Pai is the Hausa pronunciation of Pe. Dalong is a pejorative name for Pe that is used by the Angas.[2]
Geographical distribution
Pe villages are located southeast of Pankshin town. Tal and Tarok are spoken to the east, and Teel (also called Montol) is spoken to the south. As a result, many adults also speak those languages. Ngas is spoken by almost all adults as well.[2] Blench (2004) listed Dok (Dokpai) (main village), Tipap Kwi, Tipap Re, Bwer, Kup (=Tiniŋ), Ban, Kwasam, and Kamcik. Other villages, listed in CAPRO (2004),[4] which Blench considers to be unconfirmed, are Yong, Jak, Bil, Bwai, Wopti, Kanchi, and Yuwan.[5]
Phonology
Pe has six vowels: /i, e, a, ə, o, u/. The language also has diphthongs.[2]
References
- ^ Pe at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ a b c d e f Blench, Roger. 2023. The Pe language of Central Nigeria and its affinities. Cambridge: Kay Williamson Educational Foundation.
- ^ A Sociolinguistic Profile of the Pye (Pe) [pai] Language of Plateau State, Nigeria.
- ^ CAPRO. 2004. A harvest of Peace. An ethnic survey of Plateau State. Jos: CAPRO Research Office.
- ^ Blench, Roger. 2004. Tarok and related languages of east-central Nigeria.