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The 'Nuer language' is a Nilo-Saharan language of the Western Nilotic group. It is spoken by the Nuer people of southern Sudan. Nuer is one of eastern and central Africa's most widely spoken languages. The Nuer tribe is one of the largest tribes in Southern Sudan.

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Nuer language system

Nuer communities

External links

Nuer language system

Nuer language has a Latin-based alphabet. There are also several dialects of Nuer, although all have one written standard. For example, while final // is pronounced in the Jikany dialect, this sound is dropped in other dialects despite being indicated in Nuer orthography.

Nuer communities

There are different dialects spoken by Nuer groups living in various locations in Southern Sudan. A Bible in Nuer exists. Some of the Nuer people live in Western Ethiopia. They are called Gajaak and lou. The Nuer of Nasir are called Gajiok, The Nuer of Waat, are called Lou, There are also Gaweer and Jikueichieng.

External links

★ Nuer Project - copious grammatical notes

★ ''Ethnologue'' report on Nuer

★ OpenRoad page on Nuer (Thok Nath)

★ PanAfrican L10n page on Nuer