Qaqet
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A language of Papua New Guinea
Alternate Names
Baining, Kakat, Makakat, Maqaqet
Autonym
Qaqet
User Population
15,000 (Hellwig 2019).
Location
East New Britain province: Gazelle peninsula.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Dialects
2 dialects.
Language Use
In one village, Tok Pisin [tpi] is becoming the main language, though the vernacular is still being used by children with varying degrees of fluency (Hellwig 2019). All domains except church and markets, where there is mixed use with Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used by all. Most also use Kuanua [ksd] (Hellwig 2019). Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Hellwig 2019).
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: Low. Grammar. Texts. NT: 1996.
Several primary schools. Christian, traditional religion.