Pye

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A language of Nigeria

ISO 639-3
pai
Alternate Names
Pai, Pe, Piyeh, “Dalong” (pej.)
User Population

8,000 (2019 SIL).

Location

Plateau state: Pankshin LGA, southeast. 12 villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Plateau, Tarokoid
Language Use

Vigorous. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use English [eng], except the elderly. All also use Hausa [hau], except the elderly. Most also use Ngas [anc]. Most also use Tarok [yer].

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OLAC resources in and about Pye
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.