Mas kawin is a kind of ceremony between a family of a couple before they married.
Also Known As:
Village X, Biak-Numfor, Noefoor, Mafoor, Mefoor, Nufoor, Mafoorsch, Myfoorsch, Noefoorsch
Dialects & Varieties
- Korim
- Mandusir
- Bosnik
- Samberi
- Warsa
- Monoarfu
- Jenures
- Vogelkop
- Mios Num
- Wadibu
- Sundei
- Mapia
- Sorido
- Sampori
- Mofu
- Opif
- Wardo
- Sorendidori
- Kamer
- Ariom
- Bo'o
- Fairi
- Penasifu
- Padoa
- Rumberpon
- Korido
- Dwar
- Wari
- Sor
Biak: description of an Austronesian language of Papua
Heuvel, Wilco van den. 2006. "Biak: Description of An Austronesian Language of Papua." LOT.
Severely Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
70,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 3
Only about half of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are decreasing steadily, but not at an accelerated pace.
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Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
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Transmission
Transmission 4
Many of the grandparent generation speak the language, but younger people generally do not.
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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
Indonesian (Malay) is used in church service, in daily life, and most domains. Biak is only used by older generations and generally only at home. There are discussions of Biak schools and Biak church services, but nothing substantial has been done.
Location and Context
Countries
Indonesia
Location Description
Spoke in Papua province, on the islands of, Biak (Superiori), Numfor, and along the coast of Yapen. The language is also spoken in various locations (mainly large cities) along the eastern coast of Bird's Head Peninsula.
Government Support
No government support.
Institutional Support
No institutional support.
Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Most of the community speaks Indonesian
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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