Mala

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
ped
Alternate Names
Alam, Banara, Dagoi, Dagui, Hatzfeldhafen, Malala, Pai, Pay
Autonym
Mala
User Population

1,390 (2003 SIL).

Location

Madang province: Bogia district.

Language Maps
Language Status

5* (Developing).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Northern Adelbert, Kaukombar
Typology

SOV.

Language Use

Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L1: 25%–50%. Literacy rate in L2: 50%–75%. Bible portions: 1982–1988.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Mala
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Distinct from Maiani [tnh] (Banara), and from Pefiyahe [ppq] (Pai) in Walio group.