Enga

Facts

  • Language: Enga
  • Alternate names: Caga, Tchaga, Tsaga
  • Language code: enq
  • Language family: Nuclear Trans New Guinea, Enga-Kewa-Huli, Engan
  • Number of speakers: 230000
  • Script:

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    Introduction

    Enga is a language of Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Enga Province. Maramuni are nomadic in lower central range.

    Dialects

    Kaina, Kandepe, Kapona, Laiagam, Lapalama 1, Lapalama 2, Layapo, Mae (Mai, Wabag), Maramuni (Malamuni), Sari, Sau (Sau Enga, Wapi), Tayato, Yandapo. Mae is standard dialect; all understand it. Layapo is between Mae and Kyaka (See: Kyaka?).

    The Enga Verb

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