Maa
Kimasai
Active ISO: mas
Associated Tribe:
Maasai
Maasai
Description
The language of the Maasai people
Language Details
| Language Family: | Nilotic |
|---|---|
| Writing System: | Latin |
| Speakers: |
800,000 (as of 2022) |
|---|---|
| Oral Heritage: | 1 items |
Oral Heritage
The Creation Story
Story | Mepukori Ole Saitoti
Long ago, Enkai (God) lived in the sky with all the cattle. One day, the sky rope broke and the cattle fell to earth. The Maasai were given the cattle by Enkai to care for them....
Quick Facts
- Language Code: mas
- Language Family: Nilotic
- Status: Active
- Dialects: 0