Sar

MWM

wider communication

Alternate Names: Sara, Sara Madjingay

Dialects: Majingai (Madja Ngai, Madjingay, Madjingaye, Majinngay), Nar, No.

Genealogy:

Nilo-Saharan
Central Sudanic
West
Bongo-Bagirmi
Sara-Bagirmi
Sara
Sara Proper

Demographics: 183,000 (1993 census). 74,700 Madjingay (1964), 16,300 No (1964), 32,000 Nar (1977).

Language Use: The principal language of Sarh. Used as L2 by Gulay [gvl], Kwang [kvi], Ngam [nmc], Tumak [tmc], Tunia [tug].

Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Dictionary. NT: 1972–1986.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Chad

Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian, Muslim.