Last year I met a few Midob speakers for the first time, January this year I finally was ready to do my own fieldwork on Midob - but in the end it didn't work out.
So after a long break I'm now back to work on the material from Roland Werners research in 1987/88. And the more I look into it, the more interesting things I find: even various short narrations from different speakers, some of them transcribed and recorded. My understanding of these is still very limited (since on most of them a free translation is missing). The next step for me will be a more detailed look at the verbal system.
I would be especially thankful to find Midob speakers in or near Germany. If you are one of them or know any, don't hesitate to contact me. Thanks a lot!
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This blog is dedicated to the Midob people of Northern Darfur. It is my hope that their beautiful language will continue to enrich the linguistic and cultural landscape of Sudan.
Currently I'm collecting and editing some material and want to make it available here. I'd be glad if other people join in and start contributing - please don't hesitate to contact me (see the contact form at the right). And I hope, that the linguistic community, but also especially the speakers of Midob will benefit from the information gathering here.
Currently I'm collecting and editing some material and want to make it available here. I'd be glad if other people join in and start contributing - please don't hesitate to contact me (see the contact form at the right). And I hope, that the linguistic community, but also especially the speakers of Midob will benefit from the information gathering here.
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