Niger-Congo
Birifor, Southern, Ghana
Yelyel Birifor – The Voice of the Southern Birifor
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Language Overview
Southern Birifor language, Ghana and Burkina Faso. Gur language family. Spoken by approximately 150,000 people.
Market Insights
Radio broadcasts and community events are important channels for information sharing.
Cultural Context
Respect for traditional authorities and cultural practices is valued.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script is used. No notable special characters or diacritics.
Phonetics and Phonology
Tonal language with two level tones. Implosive consonants are present.
Grammatical Structure
SVO word order. Nouns are not inflected. Aspect is marked by particles.
Media and Text Layout
Text may expand by 10-15% compared to English. Subtitles should be limited to around 35-40 characters per line.
Localization Challenges
Capturing the nuances of idiomatic expressions and proverbs can be challenging in translation.
Technical Considerations
Supports standard encoding and rendering. No major compatibility issues reported.
Other information
Southern Birifor has a rich tradition of oral literature, including folktales and riddles.
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