Thur | Ethnologue

A language of Uganda

ISO 639: lth
Alternate Names: Acholi-Labwor, Ethur, Labwor
Autonym: Lëb Thur
Population: 98,000 (2014 census). Census based on tribal affiliation.
Location:: Abim district: Labwor county.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Nilo-Saharan, Satellite-Core, Core, Eastern Sudanic, Southern (n languages), Nilotic, Western, Luo, Southern, Luo-Acholi, Alur-Acholi
Dialects: Nyakwai (Nyakwae), Abim, Morulem, Lotukei, Alerek.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use English [eng]. Many also use Acholi [ach]. Many also use Lango [laj].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Radio. Bible portions: 2014–2021.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Thur
Writing: Latin script [Latn], in development.
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Abim district: Labwor county.