Moloko

MLW

developing

Alternate Names: Melokwo, Mokyo, Molko, Molkoa, Molkwo, Molokwo

Dialects: Surrounded by 4 related languages, including Muyang ,, Giziga North ,, and the Mikiri dialect of Dugwor ,, plus one other.

Genealogy:

Afro-Asiatic
Chadic
Biu-Mandara
A
A.5

Demographics: 8,500 (1992 SIL).

Language Use: All domains. Little bilingualism except in outlying areas with intermarriage with speakers of other languages. Fulfulde [fub] is used in the market, but interpretation necessary when used in church. Also use French [fra].

Language Development: Poetry. Bible portions: 2007.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Cameroon

Other Comments: Christian.