Kanum, Bädi

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
khd
Alternate Names
Bedi Ngkolmpu, Enkelembu, Kanum, Kenume, Knwne
User Population

5 (Evans et al 2018).

Location

Papua province: Merauke regency, Onggaya village; south coast border area.

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Language Status

8b (Nearly extinct).

Classification
South-Central Papuan, Morehead-Upper Maro, Tonda
Dialects

None known. Kanum varieties are separate languages, with difficult mutual intelligibility. Reportedly similar to Yei [jei]. Also classified as Australian, Pama-Nyungan.

Language Use

Most shifted to Indonesian [ind]. Most shifted to Morori [mok].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5%.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kanum, Bädi
Other Comments

One ethnic group with Kanum varieties. Clan marriages common and much ritual exchange. Christian, traditional religion.