The Manambu language of East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
The Manambu language of East Sepik, Papua New Guinea
Threatened
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~2,800
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 3
Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.
3
Transmission
Transmission 1
Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.
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Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Papua New Guinea
Location Description
East Sepik Province, Ambunti district: 5 villages: Avatip, Yawabak, Malu, Apa:n, and Yambon (Yuanab).
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
"Obsolescence of the true Manambu language is an object of concern for most senior people in the village, and also a few younger people in their thirties and forties."
Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin [tpi], English [eng]
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
Latin
Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
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