Engenni | |
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Ẹgẹnẹ | |
Native to | Nigeria |
Region | Bayelsa State, Rivers State |
Ethnicity | Engenni people |
Native speakers
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(20,000 cited 1980) |
Niger–Congo
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 |
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Glottolog | enge1239 |
Engenni (Ẹgẹnẹ) is an Edoid language of Nigeria.
Engenni is a fairly isolating language, having little affixation. There is no plural form for words. It has definite articles, but no indefinite articles. There is a two-contrast with regards to demonstratives, while pronominal and adnominal demonstratives are identical (as in English). Verbs are marked for perfective/imperfective aspect, but there is no past tense.
Engenni is an SVO language that uses prepositions. Adjectives, demonstratives, and numerals follow the noun they describe. Yes–no questions are marked with a special particle, which goes at the end of the question. Negation is indicated by a change in tone.