Elseng
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 300 (1991 SIL). |
| Region | Jayapura and Keerom Regencies, Arso, Abepura, Kemtuk Gresi, Senggi subdistricts, south of Jayapura, northeast of Kaure [khp]. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 159 |
| Alternate names | Djanggu, Janggu, “Morwap” , Sawa, Tabu |
| Dialects | Not closely related to any other language. |
| Classification | Language isolate |
| Language use | Vigorous. Religious services. Very few also use Indonesian [ind]. |
| Comments | Almost no outside influence. “Morwap” means ‘what is that?’ and is vigorously rejected as a language name by speakers and government officials. Horticulturalists and gatherers: sago. Christian, traditional religion. |
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