Arapesh, Abu’
PrintA language of Papua New Guinea
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ua
Population
2,560 (2000 SIL).
Location
Sandaun Province, Aitape district, East Aitape Rural LLG, wards 23, 24, 25; East Sepik Province, Maprik district, Mablep Rural LLG, ward 8.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Matapau.
Language Use
In the northern villages, Abu’ is being replaced in most domains of language use by Tok Pisin [tpi]. Tok Pisin is the predominant language for 40% of the youth. Positive attitudes.
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