Burun

BDI

developing

Alternate Names: Borun, Cai, Lange

Dialects: Abuldugu (Bogon, Mugo-Mborkoina), Maiak, Mufwa (Mopo), Mughaja (Mugaja, Mumughadja), Ragreig. Some southern dialects intelligible with Mabaan ,.

Genealogy:

Nilo-Saharan
Eastern Sudanic
Nilotic
Western
Luo
Northern
Mabaan-Burun
Burun

Demographics: 18,000 (Voegelin and Voegelin 1977).

Language Use: All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes.

Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Orthography and literacy materials in use. Taught in primary schools. Radio programs. Bible portions: 2006–2011.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Sudan

Other Comments: 3 cultural sections: Northern, comprising Cerkom (Serkum), Morkuny (Baldugu), Mayica (Magaja); Eastern, comprising Gengar (Kurmuk), Jorak (Jorok), Redwak (Regareg); South-West, comprising Mayak, Mofo (Mufu).