Nilo-Saharan
Dagba, Central African Republic
Dagbani Dag: Voice of the North
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Dagbani, a Gur language spoken by around 3 million in northern Ghana.
Market Insights
Content includes radio, TV, and print media. Digital content in Dagbani and English is popular among youth.
Cultural Context
Formal language reflects respect for elders. Dialects vary slightly.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Diacritics indicate tone.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct tonal shifts and vowel harmony, challenging for outsiders.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense is contextually indicated.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand by around 10% for cultural terms.
Localization Challenges
Subtitle constraints due to tonal qualities.
Technical Considerations
Limited support for tonal markers in digital formats.
Other information
Expressions reflect agricultural life and kinship.
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