Nen

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
nqn
Population

350 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 350 (2003 SIL).

Location

Western province: Morehead district, Bimadeben village, between Nambo [ncm] and Idi [idi] language areas.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
South-Central Papuan, Morehead-Upper Maro, Nambu
Language Use

Transmitted to young people. Those marrying into the village learn Nen (2011). Used by all. Also use Idi [idi], Nambo [ncm]. Also use English [eng], especially people 12 to 45 years of age (and particularly the men in that group) with high proficiency.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Nen
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

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