Temein languages


The Temein languages, or Nuba Hills languages, are a group of Eastern Sudanic languages spoken in the Nuba Mountains of Sudan.

Languages

The Temein languages are not closely related.
Temein is the most conservative language; Doni and Tese have been strongly influenced by Kadu languages.

Demographics

Demographic information of the three Temein languages according to Blench :
GroupPeopleLanguagePopulationLocation
Temeinɔ̀rɔ́ŋgɔ̀ʔ ; ɔ́ràntɛ̀t, pl. kààkɪ́nɪ́ ɔ́rɔ̀ŋɛ̀ lɔ́ŋɔ na rɔŋɛ ; ŋɔ́ŋɔ́t ná ɔ́rɔ̀ŋɛ 10,000Temein hills southwest of Dilling, between Jebels Ghulfan Morung and Julud
Keiga Jirruɗónialŋak na ɗóni1000 ?Keiga Jirru west of Debri, and in 6 villages, northeast of Kadugli
Tese t̪ɛséʔilək ka t̪ɛséʔ1000 ?Tesei hills