Manep language
Papuan language
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Manep (Malas, Simbukanam) is a Papuan language of Sumgilbar Rural LLG, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.[2]
NativetoPapua New Guinea
Native speakers
650 (2003)[1]| Manep | |
|---|---|
| Malas | |
| Simbukanam | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Sumgilbar Rural LLG, Madang Province |
Native speakers | 650 (2003)[1] |
Trans–New Guinea?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | mkr |
| Glottolog | mala1495 |
There are two dialects named after the villages in which they are spoken:[3]
- Malas dialect, spoken in Malas village (4.688875°S 145.606541°E)
- Simbukanam dialect, spoken in Simbukanam village
The Malas and Simbukanam dialects differ slightly from each other.[3]