Harsusi language
Semitic language closely related to Mehri spoken natively in Oman
Harsusi is a Semitic language. It is spoken by fewer than 1,000 people in the deserts of South-Central Oman. It is a lot like Mehri.[3]
Harsusi | |
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Harsiyyet | |
Pronunciation | [ħarsuːsi][1] |
Native to | Oman |
Region | Jiddat al-Harasis, Dhofar Province |
Native speakers | 600 (2011)[2] |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | hss |
Glottolog | hars1241 |
ELP | Ḥarsusi |
References
change- ↑ Simeone-Senelle, Marie-Claude. "Mehri and Hobyot Spoken in Oman and Yemen".
- ↑ Harsusi at Ethnologue (19th ed., 2016)
- ↑ Peterson, J.E. "Oman's Diverse Society: Southern Oman." In: Middle East Journal 58.2, 254-269.