Öñge
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A language of India
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Ong
Population
94 (Abbi 2006). Mainly monolingual. Ethnic population: 110 (1999).
Location
Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Little Andaman island, Dugong Creek and South Bay.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
None known. Reportedly distinct from Sentinel [std].
Language Use
Some young people, all adults.
Language Development
Grammar.
Language Resources
Writing
Unwritten [Qaax].
Reserved toward outsiders. Traditional religion.