Miani language
Madang language spoken in Papua New Guinea
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Miani, formerly Tani after a village name, is a Papuan language complex of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.[2] The northern and southern varieties, Miani and Maiani, are dialects in terms of vocabulary or pronunciation.
NativetoPapua New Guinea
RegionMadang Province
EthnicityRarin and neighboring villages of Bedup, Kaukombar, Bobom, Viab, Suraten, Tamokot and Simbine
Native speakers
(3,000 South cited 2003, 1,500 North cited 1987)[1]| Miani | |
|---|---|
| Tani | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Madang Province |
| Ethnicity | Rarin and neighboring villages of Bedup, Kaukombar, Bobom, Viab, Suraten, Tamokot and Simbine |
Native speakers | (3,000 South cited 2003, 1,500 North cited 1987)[1] |
Trans–New Guinea?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | Either:pla – Miani (North) includes Rarin, Simbine, Tamokot, Bedup and Kaukombartnh – Maiani (South) includes Viab, Bobom, Waba, Aleswav, Giniwarav and many more in the interlands |
| Glottolog | mian1254 Miani (North)maia1253 Maiani (South) |