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The clicks in the Khoikhoi language are parts of words just like vowels and consonants in English. They do not have independent meaning. Without them, however, the words they were in would have no meaning or a different meaning.
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Were the San and Khoikhoi at war?
Yes, the San and Khoikhoi were at war.
What has the author Douglas Martyn Beach written?
Douglas Martyn Beach has written: 'The phonetics of the Hottentot language' -- subject(s): Khoikhoi language, Phonetics
What language consist of tongue clicks?
The Khoisan languages, particularly the San languages such as !Xóõ and Gǁana, are known for their use of tongue clicks as consonants. These click sounds are produced by pressing the tongue against the roof of the mouth and then releasing it, creating distinct clicking noises that form part of the language's phonetic repertoire.
What is unique about the language of the bushman family of tribe?
The use of clicks is what is unique about the language of the Bushmen family of tribe. The click sounds are represented by symbols such as '/' '!' and '//'. Clicks are typically made using the tongue.
Language with clicks beginning with z?
"Xhosa" is the South African click language, which has links to Zulu.
What were social features of cape khoikhoi?
the cape khoikhoi kept livestock such as cattle,sheep & dogs.they were nomadic & built temporaly the cape khoikhoi kept livestock such as cattle,sheep & dogs.they were nomadic & built temporaly the cape khoikhoi kept livestock such as cattle,sheep & dogs.they were nomadic & built temporaly
How do Bald Eagles communicate?
By skwalking
What tools did the khoikhoi use?
tools!what tools
When did the KhoiKhoi eat their cattle?
The KhoiKhoi only ate cattle if they had died or had been stolen from their enemies, and during special important occasions like on weddings or funerals.
What is the difference between the khoikhoi and the san?
The Khoi's and the San's are a Native group that Live trhought Africa, mostly to the South.
What languages are spoken by Khoikhoi people?
The Khoikhoi people speak Khoi, one of Khoisan languages--the Khoisan languages are the click languages--spoken in Southern Africa.
Why is language indispenasble?
Language is indispensable because it is the way we communicate. It is the way we interact and express ourselves. Even if we did not have spoken language, clicks and claps would still be language, and that in itself is indispensable.
