Tairuma language
Eleman language spoken in Papua New Guinea
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Tairuma, also known as Uaripi after its location, is a Trans–New Guinea language spoken in Uaripi (07°57′00″S 145°44′06″E) in Central Kerema Rural LLG, Gulf Province, Papua New Guinea.[2]
NativetoPapua New Guinea
RegionGulf Province
Native speakers
4,500 (2004)[1]Trans–New Guinea
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Eleman
- nuclear Eleman
- Eastern
- Tairuma
- Eastern
- nuclear Eleman
| Tairuma | |
|---|---|
| Uaripi | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Gulf Province |
Native speakers | 4,500 (2004)[1] |
Trans–New Guinea
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | uar |
| Glottolog | tair1256 |
A grammar of Tairuma was written by Ikamu and Jo in 2014.[3]