Nete language
In today's world, Nete language has become a topic of great interest and debate. With the advancement of technology and globalization, Nete language has acquired a key role in contemporary society. Whether in politics, economics, culture or any other field, Nete language has left a deep mark on our lives. In this article, we will explore the different facets of Nete language and its impact on today's world, analyzing its relevance and influence in various areas. From its origin to its current evolution, we will take an in-depth look at Nete language and its role in our society.
| Nete | |
|---|---|
| Bisorio, Malamauda, Iniai | |
| Native to | Papua New Guinea |
| Region | East Sepik Province |
Native speakers | (1,000 cited 2000–2003)[1] |
Engan
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | Either:net – Netebir – Bisorio |
| Glottolog | oute1259 |
| ELP | Bisorio |
 Nete is classified as Severely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger. | |
Nete, also known as Bisorio, Malamauda, or Iniai, is an Engan language spoken in Papua New Guinea.
Classification
Glottolog classifies Nete and Bisorio as two languages within Outer Engan, a divergent group situated northward across the Central Range from the main Engan-speaking area, located in Enga Province. The purported language Bikaru, spoken at the head of the Korosamen River adjacent to the Nete dialect-speaking area, is a dialect of Bisorio fully mutually intelligible with the rest of the language.[2]
Geography
Villages where Nete is spoken include Malaumanda, Anamanda, Lodon, Onge, Kasakali, Takop, Hulipa, Yaipo, Bake, Nai, Onon, Limbia and Menagus.[3]
Bibliography
- Word lists of Bisorio
- Conrad, Robert J. and Ronald K. Lewis. 1988 Some language and sociolinguistic relationships in the Upper Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. In: Smith et al. 243–273.
- Davies, John and Bernard Comrie. 1985. A linguistic survey of the Upper Yuat. In: Adams et al., 275–312.
References
- ^ Nete at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
Bisorio at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required) - ^ "SIL Map of East Sepik area languages". Archived from the original on 2015-11-24. Retrieved 2017-11-16.
- ^ "PNGDEV NEWS CONTENTS". Anglicare PNG INC Blogpage. 2015-01-23. Retrieved 2017-11-16.
External links
- Rosetta Project: Nete Swadesh List, Bisorio Swadesh List, Bikaru Swadesh List