Kwerba
PrintA language of Indonesia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Airmati, Armati, Koassa, Mataweja, Naibedj, Segar Tor, Serikenam, Tekutameso
Population
2,500 (1996 SIL).
Location
Papua Province, Aurime, Munukania, Wamariri, Tatsewalem, and Apiaweti villages. Northeast mainland interior; headwaters of Apauwer river.
Language Maps
Language Status
5 (Developing).
Classification
Dialects
Nogukwabai, Sasawa, Serikenam. Lexical similarity: 64% with Bagusa [bqb].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Bible portions: 1986–2001.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script.
Traditional religion, Christian.