Mubami
A language of Papua New Guinea
| Population | 1,730 (2002 SIL). |
| Region | Western Province, northeast corner, middle and lower Wawoi River and Guavi River, Aramia River: Parieme, Sogae (Sipsi), Diwami, Kubeai, Waliho (Warehou), Paueme, Ugu (Kala) villages. |
| Language map |
Papua New Guinea, Map 14, reference number 664 |
| Alternate names | Dausame, Ta, Tao-Suamato, Tao-Suame |
| Dialects | Lexical similarity: 42% with Minanibai [mcv] (most similar). |
| Classification | Trans-New Guinea, Inland Gulf, Minanibai |
| Language use | Vigorous. Home, cultural and social events, along with other languages. Vernacular instruction first 2 years. All ages. Positive attitude. Some also use English, Tok Pisin [tpi], Hiri Motu [hmo], Bamu [bcf], or Gogodala [ggw]. |
| Language development | Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: Below 5%. Taught in primary schools. |
| Comments | SOV. Traditional religion, Christian. |
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