Nggem
A language of Indonesia (Papua)
| Population | 4,400 (2005). |
| Region | North of Wamena, middle Haflifoeri River. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Eastern Papua, reference number 75 |
| Dialects | Similar to Walak [wlw]. Lexical similarity: 67% with Yali (Pass Valley) [yac], 62% with Walak, and 50% with Western Dani [dnw]. |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, West, Dani, Dani Proper |
| Language development | Bible portions: 1982–2003. |
| Comments | SOV; clause chaining. Agriculturalists. Christian, traditional religion. |
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