Kube

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
kgf
Alternate Names
Hube, Kulungtfu-Yuanggeng-Tobo, Mongi
User Population

7,500 (2000 census), increasing. Ethnic population: 8,000.

Location

Morobe province: Dindiu district, east Mongi river headwaters, lower Kua river valley east slopes, Foris river valley.

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Language Status

5 (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Huon, Eastern
Dialects

Kurungtufu, Yoangen (Yoanggeng).

Typology

SOV.

Language Use

With people who do not know Kube, they switch to a common language. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Also use Kâte [kmg]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development

Grammar. NT: 2007.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kube
Writing

Latin script [Latn].