Shilluk is a language spoken in South sudan by the Shilluk people.
It belongs to the Lwo group of languages which also includes Dholuo, Acholi, Alur, Anuak, Päri and Thuri languages.
Shilluk language has approximately 700,000 native speakers.
Shilluk Language
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The Future of Shilluk Is In Our Hands
Every day, new words shape our world - from artificial intelligence to blockchain, from climate change to social media.
While languages like English grow and adapt, what about Shilluk?
How do we explain quantum computing in Shilluk?
What's the word for 'cryptocurrency'?
Without action today, how will future generations express tomorrow's ideas in Shilluk?
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If not you, who will keep Shilluk alive?
If not now, when will we start?
If not here, where will it happen?
This is our language. This is our responsibility.
Our Mission
We're building a living bridge between tradition and innovation - documenting and growing African languages for the digital age. Every word you contribute helps preserve our cultural heritage while preparing it for the future.
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