Kaki Ae
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A language of Papua New Guinea
Alternate Names
Lorabada, Lou, Raepa Tati, Tate, Tati
User Population
630 (Potter et al 2015). Ethnic population: 660 (Potter et al 2015).
Location
Gulf province: Auri, Kupiano, Kupla, Lou, Ovorio, and Uriri villages southeast of Kerema.
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Language Status
6a (Vigorous).
Language Use
Some who marry in do not learn to speak Kaki Ae [tbd] (Potter et al 2015). Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially young people (Potter et al 2015). Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially older adults (Potter et al 2015). Some also use Tairuma [uar] (Potter et al 2015). Some also use Toaripi [tqo] (Potter et al 2015). A few also use English [eng] (Potter et al 2015). A few also use Orokolo [oro] (Potter et al 2015).
Christian.