Cemuhî
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A language of New Caledonia
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Camuhi, Camuki, Cemuhi, Cèmuhî, Tie, Touho, Tyamuhi, Wagap
Autonym
Cemuhî
Population
2,600 (2009 census), increasing.
Location
North province: east coast, Touho, from Congouma to Wagap and inland valleys.
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Language Status
6b* (Threatened).
Typology
VOS; prepositions; dual number; articles (definite and indefinite, personal and neuter); 6 paradigms of personal pronouns; 19 consonants and 23 vowels; tonal (3 register tones: high, mid, low); inclusive/exclusive pronouns; alienable/inalienable possession.
Language Use
Positive attitudes.
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. NT: 2018.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Christian.