Language

Hya language

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Hya is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in northern Cameroon and neighboring regions of Nigeria.

Distribution

The Hya language is spoken only in Amsa, a locality situated about 10 km south of Rumsiki where Psikya is spoken, on the border with Nigeria (Mogodé commune, Mayo-Tsanaga department, Far North Region). It may be the same as the "Higi" dialect Ghyá as listed by R. Mohrlang.

Classification

Higi (spoken in Nigeria), Psikya, and Hya are three distinct but close languages belonging to the Margi group of languages.

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Sources

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    Hya
    WikidataLast verified: 23 October 2026
  2. 2.
    Hya language
    Wikipedia (English)Published 14 January 2026Last verified: 23 October 2026
  3. 3.
    Hya (langue)
    Wikipédia (français)Published 15 March 2021Last verified: 23 October 2026

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