Yaleba

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A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639-3
ylb
Alternate Names
Aisana
User Population

1,330 (2005 SIL). Only 25 Sileba dialect speakers.

Location

Milne Bay province: Huhu LGA, Dalidali, Gamadoudou, Gibara, Gwaugulina, Iwame, Kilakilana, and Wanabelo villages.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Papuan Tip, Nuclear, Suauic
Dialects

Gamadoudou, Sileba, Soma’a. Reportedly similar to Wagawaga [wgb].

Language Use

Vigorous. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use English [eng]. Many also use Suau [swp], especially people in Gwaugulina village who are shifting to it. Some also use Tawala [tbo]. Some also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. A few also use Buhutu [bxh]. A few also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially elderly.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Yaleba
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].