Mandari
PrintPrimary tabs
A language of South Sudan
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Chir, Kir, Mondari, Shir
Autonym
Mundari
Population
70,000 (2014 T. Stirtz).
Location
Terekeka state: Terakeka county, both sides of the Nile; Amadi state: small area in Mvolo county.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Language Use
All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use Bari [bfa].
Language Development
Dictionary.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn], used since 2009.
A different language and culture from Bari [bfa]. Ethnic groups: Mondari Boronga, Sere, Bör. Mundari users from the Tali area have difficulty understanding those from other areas.