Rerep

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A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639-3
pgk
Alternate Names
Pangkumu, Pangkumu Bay, Tisman
Population

380 (1983 SIL). Ethnic population: 540.

Location

East Malekula.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, Malekula Coastal
Dialects

Tisman.

Language Use

Potentially endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Most key domains. Used by 60% of children. Positive attitudes.

Language Development
Bible portions: 1892–1913.
Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Rerep
Writing
Latin script.