Mangbutu language

Mangbutu language
Not to be confused with Mangbetu language.
Mangbutu
Spoken in Congo (DRC)
Native speakers 15,000
Language family
Nilo-Saharan?
Language codes
ISO 639-3 mdk

Mangbutu is a Central Sudanic language of northeastern Congo. It, or its speakers, are also known as Mangu-Ngutu, Mombuttu, Wambutu. The 1200 Andinai are separated from other Mangbutu speakers by Lese; they speak a distinct dialect, as do the Andali tribe (Angwe dialect).


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