Gnau language
Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea
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Gnau is a language spoken in Papua New Guinea. It is part of the Torricelli language family. "Gnau" is the word for "no" in the language, and was named this via naming by convention.[2] The Gnau people do not identify themselves as a unified group across multiple settlements, despite their shared language.[3]
NativetoPapua New Guinea
RegionSandaun Province, Namblo Census Division, northwest of Maimai.
Native speakers
(1,300 cited 2000 census)[1]| Gnau | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Sandaun Province, Namblo Census Division, northwest of Maimai. |
Native speakers | (1,300 cited 2000 census)[1] |
Torricelli
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | gnu |
| Glottolog | gnau1240 |
| ELP | Gnau |
| Coordinates: 3°35′S 142°11′E | |
