Niger-Congo
Mòoré, Burkina Faso
The Wisdom of Burkina Faso
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Language Overview
Mossi, spoken by around 7 million people in Burkina Faso, is part of the Gur family within the Niger-Congo group. It is widely used in social and cultural life, especially in rural communities.
Market Insights
Radio is widely popular, with mobile media increasingly accessed by younger Mossi speakers.
Cultural Context
Respectful forms are used for elders, and politeness strategies are common. Minimal dialectal variation exists.
Writing System and Typography
Written in Latin script with some diacritics; clear fonts improve readability.
Phonetics and Phonology
Mossi includes nasalized vowels and tonal distinctions, challenging for outsiders.
Grammatical Structure
Primarily SVO, with tone and particles marking tense and aspect.
Media and Text Layout
Text contracts slightly, aiding subtitle timing.
Localization Challenges
Respectful terms and cultural phrases can be difficult to translate accurately.
Technical Considerations
Compatibility with Latin fonts supporting diacritics is sufficient.
Other information
Mossi oral traditions, proverbs, and folklore are highly valued.
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