Marind

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
mrz
Alternate Names
Gawir, Holifoersch, Southeast Marind, Tugeri
Population

7,000 (1987 SIL).

Location

Papua Province, Merauke regency. South coast area; north and west of Merauke city. Also enclave at southernmost extreme of province.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Marind, Nuclear Marind
Dialects

Gawir, Halifoersch, Southeast Marind, Tugeri. Significant differences between inland and coastal dialects, but speakers report intelligibility.

Language Use

Vigorous. Home, market. Children in towns have passive ability. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Marind
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.