AruaSepik

AruaSepik is a language spoken in the Arua and Sepik regions of Uganda and Papua New Guinea, respectively. It belongs to the Sepik River family of languages, which is part of the larger Trans-New Guinea language phylum. The language has two main dialects: Arua, spoken in the Arua district of Uganda, and Sepik, spoken in the Sepik River region of Papua New Guinea. AruaSepik is primarily spoken by the Arua and Sepik River peoples, who are indigenous to these regions.

The language has a rich oral tradition, with stories, songs, and proverbs playing a significant role in the cultural life of its speakers. AruaSepik is also known for its complex grammatical structure, which includes a system of noun classes and a rich system of verb morphology. The language has a tonal system, with three tones: high, mid, and low.

AruaSepik is an endangered language, with a declining number of speakers due to factors such as language shift, where younger generations adopt the language of the majority, and the influence of more widely used languages like English. Efforts are being made to document and preserve the language, including the creation of language learning materials and the promotion of bilingual education.