Enga

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
enq
Alternate Names
Caga, Tchaga, Tsaga
Population

230,000 (2000 census). 12,000 in Sau (1990 UBS).

Location

Enga Province. Maramuni are nomadic in lower central range.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Engan, Enga
Dialects

Kaina, Kandepe, Kapona, Laiagam, Lapalama 1, Lapalama 2, Layapo, Mae (Mai, Wabag), Maramuni (Malamuni), Sari, Sau (Sau Enga, Wapi), Tayato, Yandapo. Mae is standard dialect; all understand it. Layapo is between Mae and Kyaka [kyc].

Typology

SOV

Language Development
Dictionary. NT: 1979–1988.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Enga
Writing
Latin script.