Tugen Language

Tugen also known as Turgen is a language spoken in Baringo County in Kenya by the Tugen people.

It belongs to the Kalenjin group of languages which also includes Keiyo, Kipsigis, Marakwet, Nandi, Pokot, Sabaot, Terik and Kupsabiny languages.

Tugen language has approximately 210,000 native speakers.

The language has 3 dialects; Lembus, Arror and Samor.

Learn everyday and popular Tugen language phrases and their meaning in English, including greetings, directions, love words and a lot of day-to-day conversations.

Dictionary of popular Tugen words


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  • This page was last updated on October 11, 2024
Define a Tugen word
Turgen/Kalenjin/Tugen
Native to

Kenya

Ethnicity

The Turgen People

Estimated Native Speakers

210,000

Region

Baringo County in Kenya

Status

Active

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