Saweru

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A language of Indonesia

Alternate Names
Sarwar Use
User Population

300 (1991 SIL).

Location

Papua Province, Serui Waropen regency, Yapen Selatan subdistrict, central Yapen island, an island south of Yapen island near Serui.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Typology

SOV; dual number; 14 consonants and 5 vowels; inalienable/alienable possession; inclusive/exclusive pronouns.

Language Use

Some young people, all adults.

Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.