Maklew

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A language of Indonesia

Location

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

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Dialects

None known. Similar to Yelmek [jel].

Language Use

Home, friends. Some young people, all adults. Also use Indonesian [ind], with many youth shifting.

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.