Nen

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
nqn
Population

250 (2002 SIL).

Location

Western Province, Morehead district, Bimadeben village, between Nambo [ncm] and Idi [idi] language areas.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
South-Central Papuan, Morehead-Upper Maro, Nambu
Language Use

Transmitted to young people. Those marrying into the village learn Nen (2011). People aged 12 to 45, especially men, also speak excellent English [eng]; most also use Nambu [ncm] or Idi [idi].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nen