Hinukh

Hinukh (GIN) A language of the Russian Federation

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Alternate Names
Ginukh, Ginukhtsy, Ginux, Hinuq, Hinux
Population

5 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 600 (2014 NCRP).

Location

Dagestan republic: Tsuntinsky district, Ginukh.

Language Maps
Language Status

6b (Threatened). Statutory language of provincial identity in Dagestan Autonomous Republic (1994, Constitution, Article 10).

Classification
North Caucasian, East Caucasian, Tsezic, West Tsezic
 
Dialects

None known. Similar to Tsez (Dido) [ddo], but probably not inherently intelligible.

Language Use

Family. Few child speakers. Positive attitudes. Also use Dido [ddo], Russian [rus]. Also use Avar [ava]. Avar is literary language.

Language Development
Grammar.
 
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Hinukh
 
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Hinukh men marry Dido women. Hinukh women marry men from other ethnic groups. Muslim.