The Afar language (Afar: Qafaraf; also known as ’Afar Af, Afaraf, Qafar af) is an Afroasiatic language belonging to the Cushitic branch. It is spoken by the Afar people inhabiting Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia . Classification [ edit] Afar is classified within the Cushitic branch of the Afroasiatic family.
The Afar language ( Afar: Qafaraf) (also known as ’Afar Af, Afaraf, Qafar af) is a lowland East Cushitic language spoken by the Afar people in Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti. It is thought to have 1.5 million speakers. Its most similar language is the Saho language. [2] References [ change | change source] ↑ "Afar". Ethnologue.
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The Saho–Afar languages (also known as Afar–Saho) are a dialect-cluster belonging to the Cushitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic family. They include the Afar and Saho languages, which are spoken in Djibouti, Eritrea and Ethiopia. [1] [2] Characteristic features of Saho-Afar include the following: [3]
- Eritrea, Ethiopia, Djibouti
- Afro-AsiaticCushiticLowland EastSaho–Afar
The Afar language(Afar: Qafaraf; also known as ’Afar Af, Afaraf, Qafar af) is an Afroasiaticlanguage belonging to the Cushiticbranch. It is spoken by the Afar peopleinhabiting Djibouti, Eritreaand Ethiopia. Classification Afar is classified within the Cushiticbranch of the Afroasiaticfamily.
Jan 5, 2021 · Afar is also known as 'Afar Af, Afaraf or Qafar af. It is closely related to the Saho language, and is also related to Somali. Afar is recognised as a national language in Djibouti and in Eritrea. There are radio broadcasts in Afar in both countries. Afar is recognized as an official working language in the Afar Region of Ethiopia.
Afar language, an East Cushitic language Afar people, an ethnic group of Djibouti, Eritrea, and Ethiopia Places [ edit] Horn of Africa [ edit] Afar Desert or Danakil Desert, a desert in Ethiopia Afar Region, a regional state of Ethiopia Afar Triangle or Afar Depression, a geological feature in East Africa