Sawi

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
saw
Alternate Names
Aejauroh, Sawuy
User Population

3,500 (1993 R. Doriot).

Location

Papua Province, Asmat Regency, Pantai Kasuari and Fayit subdistricts, near south coastal lowland, between Kronkel and Ayip rivers and upper Fayit river area, Kamur, Esebor, Wiagas, Minahai, and Comoro villages.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Ok-Awyu, Awyu-Dumut, Sawi
Dialects

Comoro.

Language Use

Shifted to Indonesian [ind]. Used as L2 by Atohwaim [aqm].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 5% semiliterate. NT: 1973–1994.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Sawi
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.