Niger-Congo
Adele, Togo
Ekura Na – Voice of Tradition
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Language Overview
Adele, also known as Gidire, is a Gur language spoken in Ghana and Togo, with around 10,000 speakers.
Market Insights
Radio is a predominant medium in Adele-speaking regions, with increasing use of mobile technology for digital content. Traditional storytelling remains significant.
Cultural Context
Adele culture values respect for elders and traditional practices. Language formality varies with social context.
Writing System and Typography
Adele uses the Latin script with diacritics to represent specific sounds. Text flows from left to right.
Phonetics and Phonology
Adele’s phonetic system includes tones and nasalized vowels. Non-native speakers often struggle with these tonal variations.
Grammatical Structure
Adele follows an SVO sentence structure. It uses verb inflections to indicate tense and aspect. Compared to English, it has a more complex tonal system.
Media and Text Layout
Text expansion is around 10-15% in translation from English. Subtitle syncing requires handling tonal differences. Recommended character count per line is 35.
Localization Challenges
Challenges include capturing tonal nuances and cultural references in translations. Localization often requires adapting idioms.
Technical Considerations
Ensuring proper rendering of diacritics is crucial. Compatibility with standard software is generally good.
Other information
Adele culture is rich in oral traditions and proverbs, reflecting deep communal values.
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