Uare
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A language of Papua New Guinea
Alternate Names
Kwale, Kware
Autonym
Uare
User Population
1,300 (2004 SIL). 550 Garihe, 750 Uare (2004 SIL).
Location
Central province: Rigo Inland district, southeast of Port Moresby, Hunter and Kemp Welsh rivers.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Dialects
Garihe (Garia), Uare (Kwale). Lexical similarity: 65%–74% with Humene [huf] (most similar).
Language Use
Vigorous, but much influence from Motu [meu] and English [eng]. All domains except church, where there is mixed use with Motu [meu], English [eng], and Sinaugoro [snc]. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use English [eng]. Many also use Motu [meu]. Many also use Sinaugoro [snc]. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development
Grammar. Bible portions: 1994–2005.
Different from Eibela [ail] in the Bosavi family, Western Province. Christian, Baha’i.