Dumun

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A language of Papua New Guinea

Alternate Names

Bai

User Population

120 (2000 census).

Madang province: Astrolabe bay south coast, Gowar river mouth, west of Dein, and its lower course.

Language Maps

Papua New Guinea, Map 7

Papua New Guinea, Map 10

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Yaganon

None known. Related to Yabong [ybo], Ganglau [ggl], and Saep [spd].

Adults are unsure if young people will use the language in 20 years. Some young people, all adults. Also use Ganglau [ggl]. Also use Saep [spd]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Dumun