Ma'di language

Ma'di (pronounced [màɗí]) is a Central Sudanic language spoken in Uganda and South Sudan. It is one of the Moru–Madi languages. The Madi people refer to their language as Ma'di ti, literally "Ma'di mouth".

Not to be confused with Southern Ma'di language.
Ma'di
Ma'di ti
RegionUganda, South Sudan
EthnicityMadi
Native speakers
(310,000 cited 1982–2002)
Dialects
  • Moyo
  • Adjumani (Oyuwi)
  • Lokai
  • Ɓurulo
  • Pandikeri
Language codes
ISO 639-3mhi
Glottologmadi1260

The Ma'di people are found in Magwi County in South Sudan, and in Adjumani and Moyo districts in Uganda. Their population is about 390,000 (90,000 in South Sudan).

Ma'di is mutually intelligible with Olu'bo, Lugbara, Moru, Avokaya, Kaliko and Logo, all of which are also Moru–Madi languages.

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