Gavak

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
dmc
Alternate Names
Bosiken, Boskien, Dimir
User Population

3,820 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 3,890 (2000 census).

Location

Madang province: Madang district, Basken, Dawo, Dindareng, Malan, Pagin, and Segar villages.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Northern Adelbert
Language Use

Some children no longer speak the language. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi], in church. Also use English [eng], in church.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Gavak
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Dimir is the name of a tree.