Introduction

This Tuki-French dictionary from Cameroon is the product of interested people who devoted time to the development of the Tuki language.

Alternate names for this language group are Bacenga, Baki, Batchenga, Betsinga, Betzinga, Ki, Oki, Osa Nanga, and Sanaga.

The most recent population recorded for the Tuki ethnic group is 26,000 (1982 SIL), which is increasing.

Location in southern Cameroon
Centre region: Mbam-and-Inoubou division, on Sanaga river north of Saa; north of Sanaga river between Ombessa and Ntui; a few villages in Mbam-and-Kim division.

Classification
Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Northwest, A, Sanaga (A.601)

Dialects
Kombe (Bakombe, Tukombe, Wakombe), Tocenga (Bacenga, Cenga, Tiki), Tsinga (Batsingo, Chinga, Tsingo, Tutsingo), Bundum, Tonjo (Boudjou, Bunju), Ngoro (Aki, Tu Ngoro, Uki), Mbere (Bambele, Bamvele, Mbele, Mvele, Tumbele), Cangu (Tucangu). Lexical similarity: 82%–84% with Leti.

Language Use
The Tuki language is highly valued by the people group. They use the language in all domains, although most also speak French and/or Leti.

Language Development
The Tuki write poetry and provide radio programs in their language.