Hiw

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A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639-3
hiw
Alternate Names
Hiu
User Population

280 (François 2019).

Location

Torba province: Hiw island, Torres Islands.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, East Vanuatu
Language Use

Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Used by entire ethnic group. Most key domains. Used by all, all children speak Hiw. Positive attitudes.

Language Development

Bible portions: 1894–1900.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Hiw
Writing

Latin script [Latn].