Sara dialect

Sara

Also known as: Sara-Bagirmi cluster, Ngambay, Sar, Mbay

A cluster of closely related Central Sudanic (Nilo-Saharan) varieties across southern Chad and adjoining parts of the Central African Republic. The Sara group is the largest indigenous ethnolinguistic complex of Chad; Ngambay alone counts around 1.5 million speakers, with Sar, Mbay, and other varieties extending the dialect chain.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Sara?

Sara is a dialect of Sara.

Which region is Sara associated with?

Sara is part of the West & Central Africa region on DialectAtlas.

Is Sara known by other names?

Yes — Sara is also referred to as Sara-Bagirmi cluster, Ngambay, Sar, Mbay.