Lenkau language

In the following article, we will explore in detail Lenkau language, a topic of great relevance and interest in today's society. Over the years, Lenkau language has captured the attention of academics, professionals and the general public, generating multiple debates and reflections around its importance, implications and possible solutions. From various approaches and perspectives, we will examine the different facets of Lenkau language, providing an in-depth and critical analysis that will expand our knowledge and understanding of this topic. Without a doubt, Lenkau language plays a fundamental role in various aspects of daily life, so it is essential to address it with rigor and seriousness to contribute to the debate and collective reflection.

Oceanic language

Lenkau
Native to	Papua New Guinea
Region	Rambutyo Island, Manus Province
Native speakers	(250 cited 1982)
Language family	Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Oceanic Admiralty Islands Eastern Admiralty Islands Southeastern islands Lenkau
Language codes
ISO 639-3	ler
Glottolog	lenk1247
ELP	Lenkau
Coordinates: 2°20′28″S 147°42′58″E / 2.341166°S 147.716064°E / -2.341166; 147.716064 (Lenkau)

Lenkau is an Oceanic language spoken in a single village on Rambutyo Island in Manus Province, Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Lenkau village (2°20′28″S 147°42′58″E / 2.341166°S 147.716064°E / -2.341166; 147.716064 (Lenkau)), Rapatona Rural LLG.

References

1. ^ Lenkau at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
2. ^ Eberhard, David M.; Simons, Gary F.; Fennig, Charles D., eds. (2019). "Papua New Guinea languages". Ethnologue: Languages of the World (22nd ed.). Dallas: SIL International.
3. ^ United Nations in Papua New Guinea (2018). "Papua New Guinea Village Coordinates Lookup". Humanitarian Data Exchange. 1.31.9.

External links

• Kaipuleohone's Robert Blust collection includes written materials from Lenkau

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