Austronesian
Kallahan, Keley-i, Philippines
Keiyo Kei: Voice of the Highlands
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Language Overview
Keiyo, a Nilotic language spoken by around 150,000 people in Kenya.
Market Insights
Content includes oral storytelling and regional radio. Swahili and English media are common among youth.
Cultural Context
Respectful language for elders, with formal speech in traditional gatherings.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Diacritics indicate tone.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct tonal and nasal sounds, challenging for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense inferred by context.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand around 10% for clarity.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles require simplification due to tonal qualities.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding for specific tonal markers.
Other information
Reflects strong ties to family, tradition, and land.
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