Turaka

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
trh
User Population

25 (Wurm 2000).

Location

Milne Bay province: southwest of Radarada and Ruaba, inland from Goodenough bay.

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Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, Southeast Papuan, Dagan
Language Use

Seriously endangered (2000 S. Wurm). Under pressure from Daga [dgz] (Wurm 2007). Older adults only. All shifted to Daga [dgz]. All shifted to Mapena [mnm]. All also use Umanakaina [gdn]. Some also use English [eng], especially young people. Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially adults. Some also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially adults.

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OLAC resources in and about Turaka