Elseng

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
mrf
Alternate Names
Djanggu, Janggu, Sawa, Tabu, “Morwap” (pej.)
User Population

300 (Foley 2018b).

Location

Papua province: Jayapura and Keerom regencies, Abepura, Arso, Kemtuk Gresi, and Senggi sub-districts, Lake Sentani area, south, southwest.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Language isolate
Dialects

None known. Not closely related to any other language.

Typology

SOV; noun head initial, except for possessives; 9 consonants and 6 vowels; inclusive/exclusive pronouns.

Language Use

Religious services. Some young people, all adults. Also use Indonesian [ind], but with minimal ability.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Elseng
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Almost no outside influence. ‘Morwap’ is vigorously rejected as a language name by speakers and government officials. Christian, traditional religion.