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ISO 639-3: bwo

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Other known names and dialect names: Amuru, Borna, Bulen-Dibat'e, Bworo, Gamila, Guba, Scinacia, Shinasha, Wambera, Wenbera-Dangur

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Primary texts

  1. ONLINEA Brief Grammar of the Borna Language. Joswig, Andreas. 2008. SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:68934

Lexical resources

  1. ONLINEBorna Swadesh List. n.a. n.d. The Rosetta Project: A Long Now Foundation Library of Human Language. oai:rosettaproject.org:rosettaproject_bwo_swadesh-1
  2. Boro wordlists. Alga, Lemma; Wedekind, Micha. 1995. SIL International. oai:sil.org:36329
  3. ONLINEBorni dan maa dikshneriya (Tewureri htmetiya). n.a. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64151
  4. ONLINEBorni Dikshneriya (Shini htmetiya). Argeta, Aster (compiler); Fekadu Deressa (compiler); Jaleta, Tsehay (compiler); Semeneh Obsi (compiler); Kebede, Brook (compiler); Moges, Tewodros (compiler); Gezahegn, Abenezer (compiler); Joswig, Andreas (editor); Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Amsalu Tadesse (editor); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (editor); Martin, Edwina (editor); Martin, James (editor). 2016. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:66235
  5. ONLINEFirst report on a survey of the Shinasha and Agew dialects and languages. Leyew, Zelealem. 2002. SIL International. oai:sil.org:9201
  6. ONLINEBorna (Shinasha) Dictionary. n.a. 2020-10-28. SIL Global. oai:webonary.org:46

Language descriptions

  1. ONLINEGlottolog 5.3 Resources for Boro (Ethiopia). n.a. 2026. Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. oai:glottolog.org:boro1277
  2. ONLINEPHOIBLE 2.0 phonemic inventories for Boro (Ethiopia). n.a. 2019. Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History. oai:phoible.org:boro1277
  3. ONLINEDie Shinassha-Sprache. Lamberti, Marcello. 2026. WALS Online. oai:refdb.wals.info:3890
  4. ONLINEŠinašša language. Wedekind, Klaus. 2010. Uhlig, Siegbert and Alessandro Bausi, eds., Encyclopaedia Aethiopica, Vol. 4., Wiesbaden: Harrassowitz Verlag. oai:sil.org:58578
  5. ONLINEA Brief Grammar of the Borna Language. Joswig, Andreas. 2008. SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:68934
  6. ONLINEWALS Online Resources for Shinassha. n.a. 2026. Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. oai:wals.info:ssh

Other resources about the language

  1. ONLINEBorna: a language of Ethiopia. n.a. 2018. SIL International. oai:ethnologue.com:bwo
  2. ONLINELINGUIST List Resources for Boro. Damir Cavar, eLinguistics Foundation Board Member (editor); Malgorzata E. Cavar, Director of Linguist List (editor). 2022-05-31. The LINGUIST List (www.linguistlist.org). oai:linguistlist.org:lang_bwo
  3. ONLINEAspects of Omotic tonogenesis: Shinasha. Tesfaye, Ashenafi; Wedekind, Klaus. 1994. SIL International. oai:sil.org:1895
  4. ONLINECharacteristics of Omotic tone: Shinasha (Borna). Tesfaye, Ashenafi; Wedekind, Klaus. 1990. SIL International. oai:sil.org:2487
  5. ONLINESociolinguistic survey report of Boro (Shinasha). Alga, Lemma; Wedekind, Micha. 2002. SIL International. oai:sil.org:9148
  6. Waangone kˀóóha. Maaru, Abebaw. 2007. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:36450
  7. Minzəbeerona, daazonatə, mereerona. Maaru, Abebaw; Nemera, Etana; Wedi, Anbessa; Geleta, Negere; Tolessa, Mulu; Bekena, Desalegn; Matteb, Aynadis; Argeta, Aster; Doja, Adamu; Wegena, Mamo. 2007. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:36461
  8. Shinasha pre-reading booklet. Green, Sherri. 2009. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information Benishangul-Gumuz National Regional State and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:39606
  9. Taawə daní mas'afa Gítəl k'aat'a Daníruwotsə mas'afa. n.a. 2009. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:42602
  10. Galə dani Sayinisi Masʼafa Gitəl kʼaatʼa. n.a. 2009. Benishangul Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:42745
  11. Eéshona, Shakonat Sheet'ona. Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:58080
  12. Ééshona Shakonat Sheet'ona. Assigia, Tibubu; Birhanu, Abesh; Debessa, Mulugeta; Galeta, Seleshi; Hanbessa, Mulualem; Negash, Abiyot. 2014. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:58081
  13. Taa Mas‘af - 2 Lan Nababo Falituwe!. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth. 2014. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:58189
  14. Taa Mas‘af - 4 Lan Nababo Falituwe!. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth; Gallant, Anna Grace. 2014. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:58195
  15. Kenihonat Maatsuna. Desalegn, Getachew; Moreda, Abebech; Wakijira, Wubayew; Yekoye, Tigist. 2014. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:58203
  16. Gohowots Dihíts Éésha. Senbeta, Getachew. 2014. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:58221
  17. ONLINEBaaneshnat B́ eeyishotsna. Asmamaw Mosissa. 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60140
  18. ONLINEÉdiri. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Fekadu Deressa (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60143
  19. ONLINEGranzonat Daazona. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Fekadu Deressa (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60147
  20. ONLINET'iit'unat Datsona. Deressa, Habtamu; Tadele, Zerfe; Weyila, Argeta; Yihenew, Mantegbosh. 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60482
  21. ONLINEKeez Minz Beerotsnat Granzona. Adeba, Asaye; Getahun, Kibernesh; Mengie, Tolesh; Moloro, Dereje. 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60483
  22. ONLINEAnduronat Kanona. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Fekadu Deressa (editor); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60501
  23. ONLINEAsh ikonat Maahona. Aleka, Germew; Dagnew, Achamyeleh; Shiferaw, Ayichew. 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60591
  24. ONLINEDanatse kup' na'a. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Fekadu Deressa (editor); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60600
  25. ONLINEUmp’etsa. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Fekadu Deressa (editor); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2014. Benishangul - Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:60772
  26. ONLINEBorni Debdabiyots Kind Inglízi Noon Dantsotssha. Green, Sherri; Asmamaw Mosissa; Fekadu Deressa; Jaleta, Tsehay; Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale; Worku, Haptamu. 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz National Regional State / SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63756
  27. Din s'ootsa. Argeta, Aster (translator); Beyene, Bizunesh (translator); Eeba, Kebede (translator). 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz Region National Regional State and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63813
  28. Aznat Eeyíshu B́t'af. Argeta, Aster (translator); Beyene, Bizunesh (translator). 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz Region National Regional State and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63822
  29. Dawunzonat Ashona. Senbeta, Getachew; Belew, Haile. 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz Region National Regional State and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63824
  30. ONLINEAzona, Amdannat, miinzotsna. Johnston, Stephen (illustrator); Jaleta, Tsehay (translator); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (translator). 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz Region National Regional State/SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63828
  31. ONLINEDaazonat Kanona. Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale. 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz Region National Regional State and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63830
  32. ONLINEBori Noona Daniyirwo Mas'afa. Asmamaw Mosissa; Jaleta, Tsehay; Semeneh Obsi; Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale. 2011. Benishangul-Gumuz Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture and Information and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63852
  33. ONLINEBaak Úr Tarikiya. Jaleta, Tsehay. 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz Region National Regional State and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63854
  34. ONLINEDaniru Na'a Ikonat Shakuna. Adeba, Asaye; Getahun, Kibernesh; Mengie, Tolesh; Moloro, Dereje. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63893
  35. ONLINEDoof Daniruwoni. Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63912
  36. Mas' indonat sheet'u Mabariyo. Matteb, Aynadis. 2010. Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture & Information, Benishangul-Gumuz Region National Regional State and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:63947
  37. ONLINEShakunat K'ahona. Asmamaw Mosissa. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63953
  38. ONLINEDoof Kenihonat Maatsuna. Desalegn, Getachew; Moreda, Abebech; Wakijira, Wubayew; Yekoye, Tigist. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63955
  39. Doog Gitotsi. Anagaw, Alemnesh; Kelemwork, Getahun; Regassa, Abiot; Sebsibe, Abiyot. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63956
  40. Indetsonat indalona. Adisu, Yirgalem; Bamano, Habtamu; Desta, Alemnesh; Yenew, Tilahun. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63959
  41. ONLINEKan iko Taarikiya. Asmamaw Mosissa. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63965
  42. ONLINEMaa aga. Dimawi, Tadesse. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63966
  43. ONLINENa'onat induna. Assefa, Bewuket; Merdassa, Yeshi; Tadesse, Yohannes; Tesfahun, Mirguaza. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:63967
  44. ONLINEMus' Butsiru Asha. Fillel, Babakir. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64051
  45. ONLINEBaak Meec'a. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth; Gallant, Anna Grace. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64052
  46. ONLINEFokon Fokono Eebi Ns’íliríye?. Argeta, Aster (translator); Jaleta, Tsehay (translator); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (translator). 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64056
  47. ONLINEBuutsi Sheenga Nomeeyir. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64057
  48. ONLINESheeng Beya. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth; Gallant, Anna Grace. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64060
  49. ONLINETohotsi. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64061
  50. ONLINEJaalek Woota. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth; Gallant, Anna Grace. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64086
  51. ONLINEMiti Atsi Kayotsi. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64088
  52. ONLINEEeyishots Ik Ikawo T'oolefno. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth; Gallant, Anna Grace. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64092
  53. ONLINEDaazonat Kanona. Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64149
  54. ONLINET Maa. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth; Gallant, Anna Grace. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64150
  55. ONLINEEstetíksíyonat ats kup'í Dana Daníyí mas'afaː Aluudl k'aat'a. Anagaw, Alemnesh; Kelkay, Abebaw. 2011. Benishangul-Gumuz Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture and Information and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:64265
  56. ONLINEBori Noona Daníruwot Mas'af: 4L k'aat'a. Anullo, Ayele; Fantaye, Tariku. 2011. Benishangul-Gumuz Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture and Information and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:64266
  57. ONLINEGal Daní sayínísíyá Daníyíruwo mas'afaː 4L-K'aat'a. Argeta, Aster (translator); Asmamaw Mosissa (translator); Semeneh Obsi (translator); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (translator). 2011. Benishangul-Gumuz Education Bureau, Bureau of Culture and Information and SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:64272
  58. ONLINEMoosti. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64358
  59. ONLINEBorəni Fideliyotsi. n.a. 2010. SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:64513
  60. ONLINESheeng Weerotsi. Chuo, Kain Godfrey; Trammell, Kristine Roth. 2013. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64805
  61. ONLINEGit mááts nana’otsí. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Fekadu Deressa (editor); Asmamaw (Africa) Embiyale (editor); Neudorf, Debora (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2015. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64899
  62. Baakona, Daazonat Miinz Beerona. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2015. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64900
  63. ONLINEGaash goosha. Aga, Mareku; Kumara, Mangartu; Tadesse, Abiyot. 2015. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64905
  64. ONLINEAshonat Shéét’ona. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Amsalu Tadesse (editor); Neudorf, Debora (editor); Kaleb Belete (illustrator). 2015. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64906
  65. ONLINEShawi mashewo kép'i weera. Asmamaw Mosissa (editor); Wubete, Nasisaa (translator). 2015. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:64913
  66. Gan Máátsots Fiinonton Gonkets dano Daniyosh Bornon K’aniyek Mas’afa. Asmamaw Mosissa; Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Semeneh Obsi. 2017. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:71663
  67. ONLINEGiz k'uza. Asmamaw Mosissa; Nagash Maru; Habtamu Feyisa. 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72501
  68. ONLINEBaak meec'a. Asmamaw Mosissa; Nagash Maru; Habtamu Feyisa. 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72502
  69. ONLINEMááts na'a daniya. Asmamaw Mosissa; Nagash Maru; Habtamu Feyisa. 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72503
  70. ONLINEHamatinat sheeng goshona. Asmamaw Mosissa (translator); Nagash Maru (translator); Habtamu Feyisa (translator). 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72504
  71. ONLINEKitbatiya. Asmamaw Mosissa (translator); Nagash Maru (translator); Habtamu Feyisa (translator). 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72505
  72. ONLINEShituwa. Asmamaw Mosissa; Nagash Maru; Habtamu Feyisa. 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72506
  73. ONLINENaana'a ditsa. Asmamaw Mosissa (translator); Nagash Maru (translator); Habtamu Feyisa (translator). 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72507
  74. ONLINEAats s'ayina. Asmamaw Mosissa (translator); Nagash Maru (translator); Habtamu Feyisa (translator). 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72509
  75. ONLINEBnaar naari buutsa. Asmamaw Mosissa; Nagash Maru; Habtamu Feyisa. 2017. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:72510
  76. ONLINEGan máátsots fiinonton gonkets dano daniyosh Bornon k’aniyek mas’afa. Asmamaw Mosissa; Nagash Maru. 2018. Benishangul-Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:75405
  77. Borna 2018 Supplementary Reading Materials Bloom collection. n.a. 2018. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:79374
  78. Aats S'ereya. Amsalu Tadesse; Semeneh Obsi. 2018. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:79400
  79. Daadá. Amsalu Tadesse; Semeneh Obsi. 2018. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:79403
  80. Shaanetsnat Kuletsna. Amsalu Tadesse; Semeneh Obsi. 2018. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:79405
  81. Shungurtꞌ Toka. Amsalu Tadesse; Semeneh Obsi. 2018. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:79407
  82. ONLINEBorna Language Website Promotional Poster. Secchia, Marc (editor). 2020. SIL Ethiopia. oai:sil.org:92428
  83. ONLINEDani moonat weeri kic'a. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92620
  84. ONLINEGiyi beya. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92622
  85. ONLINESeze na'a. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92623
  86. ONLINEWoron fiina. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92624
  87. ONLINEJaakonat Danona. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92625
  88. ONLINEkeez miinz beerotsnat grazona. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92626
  89. ONLINEKobidi-19 (koroni) mariya. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92627
  90. ONLINEMit kokonat daniruwotsi. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92628
  91. ONLINEMaats dek'a. Amsalu Tadesse; Nagash Maru; Tolosa Tesisa. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz Language Development Project. oai:sil.org:92629
  92. ONLINEUump'a. Asmamaw Mosissa; Semeneh Obsi. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz MTB-MLE and Adult Literacy Project. oai:sil.org:92753
  93. ONLINETook woza. Asmamaw Mosissa; Semeneh Obsi. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz MTB-MLE and Adult Literacy Project. oai:sil.org:92754
  94. ONLINEKiim kep'a. Asmamaw Mosissa; Semeneh Obsi. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz MTB-MLE and Adult Literacy Project. oai:sil.org:92755
  95. ONLINEBoneya. Asmamaw Mosissa; Semeneh Obsi. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz MTB-MLE and Adult Literacy Project. oai:sil.org:92756
  96. ONLINEBi'angok'on na'a shuwa. Asmamaw Mosissa; Semeneh Obsi. 2020. Benishangul Gumuz MTB-MLE and Adult Literacy Project. oai:sil.org:92757

Other known names and dialect names: Amuru, Borna, Bulen-Dibat'e, Bworo, Gamila, Guba, Scinacia, Shinasha, Wambera, Wenbera-Dangur

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