Koromu

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A language of Papua New Guinea

Alternate Names

Kesawai, Kesawi, Namuya

User Population

700 (Priestley 2008). Ethnic population: 890 (2000 census).

Madang province.

Language Maps

Papua New Guinea, Map 10

Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Evapia

None known. Related to Kou [snz], Wia [ssj], and Watiwa [wtf].

AOV; postpositions; consonants: 10, vowels: 5.

Some young people, all adults. Use of Tok Pisin [tpi] increasing with children, adults continue to speak it (Priestley 2008). Also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially young people (Priestley 2008).

Language Development

Grammar.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Koromu

Latin script [Latn], no longer in use.

Christian, traditional religion.