Mokati language
Tiboran language of Papua New Guinea
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Mokati, or Wanambre after one of the villages in which it is spoken, is a Papuan language of Sumgilbar Rural LLG, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea.[2]
NativetoPapua New Guinea
RegionMadang Province
Native speakers
590 (2003)[1]Trans–New Guinea?
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Madang
- Croisilles
- NW Adelbert Range
- Tiboran
- Mokati
- Tiboran
- NW Adelbert Range
- Croisilles
| Mokati | |
|---|---|
| Wanambre | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | Madang Province |
Native speakers | 590 (2003)[1] |
Trans–New Guinea?
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | wnb |
| Glottolog | wana1269 |
There are two main dialects. One is spoken in Wanambre (4.76412°S 145.340466°E) and Mawet (4.748076°S 145.337669°E) villages, while another one is spoken in Tinami (4.774677°S 145.377246°E) and Kotakot (4.775134°S 145.378048°E) villages. Differences in vocabulary include Wanambre wena 'louse' Tinami nokalol 'louse'.[2]