Doromu-Koki

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
kqc
Alternate Names
Dorom, Doromu, Koki
Population

1,500 (2006 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,500.

Location

Central Province, Inland Rigo district, south of Mount Obree, west of Mount Brown.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Southeast Papuan, Manubaran
Dialects

Koki, Kokila, ’Origo. Lexical similarity: 63% with Maria [mds] (most similar).

Typology

SOV; (C)V(C); postpositions

Language Use

Vigorous, but much influence from Hiri Motu [hmo] and English [eng]. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Some also use English [eng], Hiri Motu [hmo], or Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 24%. Literacy rate in L2: 27% English. Taught in primary schools. Poetry. Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2011.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Doromu-Koki
Writing
Latin script.
Other Comments

Christian.