Bumbita language
Arapesh language of Papua New Guinea
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Bumbita (But Arapesh) is an Arapesh language (Torricelli) of Papua New Guinea spoken mainly by older adults, unlike other Arapesh languages. The dialects of the language are Bonahoi, Urita, Timingir, Weril, Werir. It is spoken in 13 villages of Bumbita-Muhian Rural LLG, East Sepik Province.
NativetoPapua New Guinea
RegionBumbita-Muhian Rural LLG, East Sepik Province (13 villages)
Ethnicity8,700[1]
Native speakers
4,300 (2003)[1]| Bumbita | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Bumbita-Muhian Rural LLG, East Sepik Province (13 villages) |
| Ethnicity | 8,700[1] |
Native speakers | 4,300 (2003)[1] |
Torricelli
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | aon |
| Glottolog | bumb1241 |
| ELP | Bumbita |
 Bumbita is classified as Vulnerable by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger. | |
Dialects
- Bonahoi dialect: spoken in Bonohol ward (3.61353°S 142.860922°E)
- Urita dialect: spoken in Urita ward (3.635093°S 142.87486°E)
- Timingir dialect: spoken in Timigir ward (3.645181°S 142.870859°E)
- Weril dialect
- Werir dialect
