Kombai

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
tyn
Alternate Names
Komboy
User Population

4,000 (1991 SIL).

Location

Papua province: Asmat regency, between upper Wideman and Digul rivers.

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Language Status

6b* (Threatened).

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

Central Kombai, Tayan. Reportedly most similar to Wanggom [wng].

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kombai
Writing

Latin script [Latn], in development.

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.