Watut language

In this article, we will explore the impact of Watut language on various aspects of society. From its influence on a personal level to its impact on the economy and politics, Watut language has been the subject of debate and analysis in different scenarios over time. Through a journey through different perspectives, we will seek to understand the role that Watut language plays in daily life and in the future of humanity. We will also examine possible challenges and opportunities related to Watut language, with the aim of shedding light on its relevance and consequences today.

Watut
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionWatut River region
Native speakers
(3,200 cited 1988–2012)
Language codes
ISO 639-3Variously:
una – North Watut
mpl – Middle Watut
mcy – South Watut
Glottologwatu1246
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Watut is a language complex of Austronesian languages spoken in northern Papua New Guinea. Dialects include Maralinan, Silisili, Unank, Maralangko, and Danggal. It is spoken in Watut Rural LLG of Morobe Province.

Varieties

Watut varieties and their respective locations are:

Middle Watut, also called Middle Kodut, is spoken by 1,700 people in the Mumeng district, lower Watut valley, Babuaf (Madzim and Singono), Bencheng, Dungutung, and Marauna villages. There are four dialects: Borar, Babuaf, Tsangg (Changg), Zowents (Jowench). The ISO code is mpl.

References

  1. ^ North Watut at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
    Middle Watut at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
    South Watut at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Holzknecht, Susanne (1989). The Markham Languages of Papua New Guinea. Pacific Linguistics. ISBN 0-85883-394-8.
  3. ^ Middle Watut Dictionary

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