Öñge

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A language of India

ISO 639-3
oon
Alternate Names
Ong
User Population

94 (Abbi 2006). Mainly monolingual. Ethnic population: 110 (1999).

Location

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Little Andaman island, Dugong Creek and South Bay.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Andamanese, South Andamanese
Dialects

None known. Reportedly distinct from Sentinel [std].

Language Use

Some young people, all adults.

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Öñge
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Reserved toward outsiders. Traditional religion.