Language

Maslam language

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Maslam is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in northern Cameroon, with a few in southwestern Chad. Dialects are Maslam and Sao. Maslam is in rapid decline.

Distribution

Maslam is spoken in Maltam. Sahu (Sao), a closely related variety, is spoken in Saho, a few kilometers to the north in southern Makari commune, and also in Goulfey and Kousseri communes in the department of Logone-et-Chari. It is also spoken in Chad. In the 1980s, there were 5,000 speakers or slightly fewer in Cameroon (ALCAM 1984).

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Sources

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    Maslam
    WikidataLast verified: 21 October 2026
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    Maslam language
    Wikipedia (English)Published 27 January 2022Last verified: 21 October 2026
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    Maslam
    Wikipédia (français)Published 1 February 2023Last verified: 21 October 2026

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