Language Information by Source

Dialect survey of the Namia language

Dialect survey of the Namia language

Vulnerable
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
3,500
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use

Domain Of Use 2

Used in some non-official domains along with other languages, and remains the primary language used in the home for many community members.

2
Transmission

Transmission -1

All members of the community, including children, speak the language.

-1

Speakers

Native or fluent speakers:
No results found.
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

Lumi sub-district of the West Sepik Province: 21 villages and one government station: Aiendami, Mokwidami, Mantopai, and Yawari in the northwest (Lawo) area; Yegarapi, Yaru, Norambalip, and the Edwaki (Yellow River) station in the central (Edwaki) area; Alai, Naum, Akwom, Warkori (Worukori), Makme, and Nami in the southwest (Wiyari) area; Iwani, Wakou, and Aukwom (Augam) in the southwest (Ewane) area; and Tipas (Ameni), Elmoli (Panewai 2), Pabei 1, Pabei 2, and Panewai in the southern (Ameni or Pabei) area.

Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin [tpi]
Number of Other Language Speakers:
school
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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