Also Known As:
Bouye, Buiye
Dialects & Varieties
- Maurom
Pouye
Pouye
Threatened
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
<817
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 2
Used in some non-official domains along with other languages, and remains the primary language used in the home for many community members.
2
Transmission
Transmission -1
All members of the community, including children, speak the language.
-1
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
817
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"The monolingual speakers are mostly children under age five and women of varied ages. We know of no male over the age of five who is not at least partially bilingual in Tok Pisin. "
Location and Context
Countries
Papua New Guinea
Location Description
Lumi District, Sandaun Province: 7 villages: Maurom, Yukilau, Wokien, Kiliauto, Motilau, Pulwa (Makol/Yotale), and Tɨmkailau
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
"The general attitude of the people toward their language is very positive. However, they also want their children to know Tok Pisin to be able to communicate with people from other languages and to get employment in towns."
Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin [tpi]
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
church
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
Mensaje informativo
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