Neko

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
nej
Alternate Names
Yarete
Population

640 (2000 census).

Location

Madang Province, coast near Biliau.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Finisterre, Gusap-Mot
Typology

SOV; articles, adjectives, numerals after noun heads; verb affixes mark number of subject

Language Use

Home, village. Some use Nekgini [nkg]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development
1 community school outside the language area.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Neko
Other Comments

Tok Pisin [tpi] is used with outsiders. Christian, traditional religion.