Chini

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: afi
Alternate Names: Akrukay, Wɨrkŋɨ, gwɨrkŋɨ, ŋgɨgɨ ɨrkŋɨ
Population: 60 (Brooks 2018b). 20 Andamang, 40 Akrukay (Brooks 2018b). Ethnic population: 350 (Brooks 2018a).
Location:: Madang province: Middle Ramu district. 2 villages.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Tamolan
Dialects: Akrukay (Yavɨnaŋri), Andamang (Awakŋi).
Language Use: Adults only. All shifting to Tok Pisin [tpi] (Brooks 2018b).
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Madang province: Middle Ramu district. 2 villages.