Nilo-Saharan
Keliko, Sudan
Keliko Ke: Voice of Unity
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Keliko, a Central Sudanic language spoken by around 80,000 in South Sudan and Uganda.
Market Insights
Content is primarily oral, with some radio in regional languages. English is popular among younger speakers.
Cultural Context
Language shows respect for elders, with formal language used in ceremonies.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic conventions.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct nasal sounds and tonal shifts, challenging for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense inferred by context.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand around 10-15% for cultural terms.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles require simplified phrases due to tonal depth.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding for specific tonal markers.
Other information
Reflects strong community ties and cultural pride.
Our Human Voices
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