Lou language (Austronesian)

Lou language (Austronesian) is a topic that has generated interest for many years, as it affects a large number of people in different areas of their lives. Its importance lies in its influence on the personal, professional and social development of individuals. Over time, numerous studies and research have been carried out to better understand Lou language (Austronesian) and its implications, which has led to the creation of various approaches and theories in this regard. In this article, different aspects related to Lou language (Austronesian) will be explored, from its history and evolution to its impact on current society, in order to provide a broad and complete vision of this topic.

Not to be confused with Torricelli language.
Lou
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionManus Province
Native speakers
(1,000 cited 1994)
Language codes
ISO 639-3loj
Glottologlouu1245

Lou is a Southeast Admiralty Islands language spoken on Lou Island of Manus Province, Papua New Guinea by 1,000 people.

Dialects

There are three dialects. The main dialect is Rei.

Grammar

Lou has thirteen consonants and seven vowels. It is a nominative–accusative language and has subject–verb–object (SVO) word order.

References

  1. ^ a b Lou at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Stutzman, Verna (1997). A Study of the Lou Verb Phrase (MA thesis). University of Manitoba. hdl:1993/1324.

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