Kxʼa dialect

Juǀʼhoan

Also known as: Juǀʼhoansi, !Kung

A Kxʼa click language of the Kalahari, spoken by Juǀʼhoan San communities across north-eastern Namibia and north-western Botswana. The most thoroughly documented of the surviving San languages.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Juǀʼhoan?

Juǀʼhoan is a dialect of Kxʼa.

Which region is Juǀʼhoan associated with?

Juǀʼhoan is part of the East & Southern Africa region on DialectAtlas.

Is Juǀʼhoan known by other names?

Yes — Juǀʼhoan is also referred to as Juǀʼhoansi, !Kung.