East Teke language

Updated on Dec 20, 2024

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Native speakers 200,000 (2000) Glottolog ibal1241		ISO 639-3 tek
Native to Democratic Republic of the Congo, Congo Language family Niger–CongoAtlantic–CongoBenue–CongoSouthern BantoidBantu (Zone B)Teke (B.70)East Teke Dialects MosienoNg'eeBali (Tio)

East Teke is a member of the Teke dialect continuum of the Congolese plateau. The dialects Mosieno and Ŋee (Esingee) may constitute a separate language from Tio (Teo, Tyo) a.k.a. Bali (Ibali) (Teke proper).

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East Teke language Wikipedia

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