Idi

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
idi
Alternate Names
Diblaeg, Dimisi, Dimsisi, Tame
Population

1,610 (2000 census). 780 Idi, 800 Tame.

Location

Western Province, northwest of Agob [kit], east of Nambo [ncm] language areas.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
South-Central Papuan, Pahoturi
Dialects

Idi, Tame. End of a dialect subgroup stretching to Agob [kit]. Distinct from but similar to Agob.

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Idi
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Primary schools.