Tita language

In this article, we will explore Tita language from different perspectives, analyzing its impact on today's society and its relevance in history. With a critical and objective look, we will address the most important aspects related to Tita language, delving into its origins, evolution and development over time. Through a thorough analysis, we will unravel the different concepts and theories that revolve around Tita language, with the purpose of providing a comprehensive understanding of its importance in the contemporary context. In addition, we will examine the implications and effects that Tita language has had in various areas, thus allowing a broad and detailed vision of its significance today.

Tita
Native toNigeria
RegionTaraba State
Native speakers
(3,400 cited 2000)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3tdq
Glottologtita1240

Tita or "Hoai Petel" is an unclassified Benue–Congo language of Nigeria.,[2] it is mainly spoken in the states of Taraba and Plateau.[3]

The Tita language has no existing dialects, and thus no alternate dialect names. There is only 1 recorded People Groups Speaking it as a Primary Language.

In the year 2000 the number of native speakers was recorded at 3,400, however some sources put the number higher at 6,600 (likely a recent estimate), which could be the case due to the population boom in Africa, and especially in countries like Nigeria.

References

  1. ^ Tita at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Hammarström, Harald; Forke, Robert; Haspelmath, Martin; Bank, Sebastian, eds. (2020). "Tita". Glottolog 4.3.
  3. ^ "Nigeria & Cameroun - Carte linguistique". www.muturzikin.com. Retrieved 2023-06-28.