Duya | Ethnologue

A language of Nigeria

ISO 639: ldb
Alternate Names: Adong, Adṹ, Idun, Jaba Duya, Jaba Lunga, Lungu, Ungu
Autonym: Idṹ
Population: 78,000 (2012 W. Bai).
Location:: Kaduna state: Jaba, Jema’a, and Kagarko LGAs; Nassarawa state: Karu LGA.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Western, Northwestern, Koro
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: with Ashe [ahs], Koro Wachi [bqv], and Nyankpa [yes]. These four languages are often referred to as the Koro Cluster.
Language Use: Home, market, some schools. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Also use Hausa [hau], with some youth shifting.
Language Development: A vigorous literacy program is being planned. Literature. Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 2011–2017.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Duya
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 2006.
Other Comments: Different from Ajiya (Idon) [idc]. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Kaduna state: Jaba, Jema’a, and Kagarko LGAs; Nassarawa state: Karu LGA.