!Xóõ Language

!Xóõ also known as Taa or ǃkhong or ǃxoon is a definitely endangered language spoken in Southern Ghanzi, northern Kgalagadi, western Southern and western Kweneng districts in Botswana, Southern Omaheke and northeastern Hardap regions in Namibia. by the ǃXooŋake/Nǀumde people.

It belongs to the Khoisana group of languages .

!Xóõ language has approximately 4,984 native speakers.

A person who speaks !Xóõ is known as ǃXoon/Nǀohan.

The language has 2 dialects; East Taa and West Taa.

!Xóõ has as many as 164 consonants and 44 vowels.

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The Future of !Xóõ Is In Our Hands

Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.

While languages like English grow and adapt, what about !Xóõ?

How do we explain quantum computing in !Xóõ?

What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?

Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in !Xóõ?

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If not you, who will keep !Xóõ alive?

If not now, when will we start?

If not here, where will it happen?

This is our language. This is our responsibility.

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We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.

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