Makayam

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Adulu, Atura, Aturu, Makaeyam, Tirio

Population

1,300 (2003 SIL).

Location

Western Province, Fly estuary, Sumogi island, Adulu, Lewada, and Suame villages. Giribam dialect: Janor village.

Language Maps

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

Giribam. Lexical similarity: 79% with Giribam dialect, 52% with Bitur [mcc], 47% with Wara [tci], 32% with Baramu [bmz].

Language Use

Consistent use by children reported in Lewada and Suame. Some also use Bitur [mcc] or English [eng].

Language Development

Bible portions: 2009.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.