Chini

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
afi
Alternate Names
Akrukay, Wɨrkŋɨ, gwɨrkŋɨ, ŋgɨgɨ ɨrkŋɨ
User Population

60 (Brooks 2018b). 20 Andamang, 40 Akrukay (Brooks 2018b). Ethnic population: 350 (Brooks 2018a).

Location

Madang province: Middle Ramu district. 2 villages.

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Language Status

7 (Shifting).

Classification
Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Tamolan
Dialects

Akrukay (Yavɨnaŋri), Andamang (Awakŋi).

Language Use

Adults only. All shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi] (Brooks 2018b).

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Chini
Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.