Kosraean

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A language of Micronesia

ISO 639-3
kos
Alternate Names
Kusaie, Kusaiean
Autonym
Kosrae
User Population

6,620 in Micronesia (2005 UNSD). Total users in all countries: 7,790.

Location

Kosrae state; Caroline Islands.

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Language Status

2 (Provincial). Statutory provincial language in State of Kosrae (1984, Kosrae State Constitution, Article 13(1)).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, Micronesian, Micronesian Proper, Kusaiean
Dialects

Lelu-Tafunsak, Malen-Utwe. Lexical similarity: 26% with Pohnapeian [pon].

Language Use

Vigorous. Used by all.

Language Development

Taught in all primary schools through grade 3 in Kosrae state. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. Bible: 1928.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kosraean
Writing

Latin script [Latn].