Auye
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 350 (1995 SIL). Ethnic population: 350 (2000 SIL). |
| Region | Paniai Regency, Napan subdistrict. Central Highlands, Siriwo River, mountains southeast of Cenderawasih Bay. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 81 |
| Alternate names | Auwje |
| Dialects | Related to Ekari [ekg]. |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, West, Wissel Lakes |
| Language use | Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Few also use Indonesian [ind]. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: 25%. Bible portions: 1993. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Distinct from Awyi [auw] (Awye) in Taikat group. Agriculturalists; hunter-gatherers. Christian, traditional religion. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
MOXNESS, Michael, author. 2011. "Morphosyntactic correlates of reference in Auye."
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MOXNESS, Michael, author. 2011. Morphosyntactic correlates of reference in Auye.
Vernacular Publications
Aa uwo yiba toono daamaa = Kamu seharusnya berada di air (You belong in the water). 2007.
Agiyoo epo ukuwaano bagee maamee? (Siapa akan membantu saya?). 2007.
Auye bagee me ukuwayaa peeyaa mena. 1993.
Doge nabire poono see naadi menaa = Katak hendak ke nabire (Froggie goes to town). 2007.
Ebo poga-poga see pakookii kaa menaa = Kura-kura yang sombong (The proud turtle). 2007.
Mena nekeeniino kapogee = Kamus bergambar. 2007.
Namo damaa to badita menaa (Keladi raksasa). 2007.
Yosias AIDS see ikiyoo kaa boota (Yosias mati karena AIDS). 2007.

