Nen

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A language of Papua New Guinea

Alternate Names

Nen Ym, Nen Zi

User Population

350 (Evans et al 2018). Ethnic population: 350 (Evans et al 2018).

Western province: Morehead district, Bimadbn village, between Nambo [ncm] and Idi [idi] language areas.

Language Maps

Papua New Guinea, Map 14

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

South-Central Papuan, Morehead-Upper Maro, Nambu

SOV; 22 consonants and 8 vowels.

Those marrying into the village usually learn Nen (Evans 2015). Used by all. Most also use Idi [idi] (Evans 2015). Most also use Nambo [ncm] (Evans 2015). Many also use English [eng], especially young people and middle-aged adults (Evans 2015). Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially elderly (Evans 2015). A few also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Evans 2015). Used as L2 by Idi [idi], Nambo [ncm].

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Nen

Unwritten [Qaax].