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Grammatical Variation in Namibian Afrikaans: Continuum or Ethnolinguistic Fragmentation?

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Analysis reveals a continuum in grammatical patterns among Afrikaans speakers, indicating ethnolinguistic dynamics.

A linguistic continuum exists in grammatical patterns among Whites, Coloureds, and Damaras in Namibia.
Data from a translation task shows significant L1 transfer effects in Afrikaans varieties spoken by Damara and Ovambo speakers.
Historically late exposure to Afrikaans affects Ovambo speakers, creating distinct differences within the observed continuum.
Khoekhoegowab influence on Damara Afrikaans is linked to historical interactions with Cape Dutch varieties.

Gérald Stell (2025) studied this question.

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