Burun

A language of Sudan

ISO 639: bdi
Alternate Names: Borun, Cai, Kurmuk, Lange
Population: 46,000 (2017).
Location:: Blue Nile state: north Kurmuk district.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Nilo-Saharan, Satellite-Core, Core, Eastern Sudanic, Southern (n languages), Nilotic, Western, Luo, Northern, Mabaan-Burun, Burun
Dialects: Ragreig, Abuldugu (Bogon, Mugo-Mborkoina), Maiak, Mufwa (Mopo), Mughaja (Mugaja, Mumughadja). Some southern dialects intelligible with Mabaan [mfz].
Language Use: All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Used as L2 by Uduk [udu].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 10%. Orthography and literacy materials in use. Taught in primary schools. Literature. Radio. Bible portions: 2006–2011.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Burun
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
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).

Location: Blue Nile state: north Kurmuk district.