Makayam

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: aup
Alternate Names: Adulu, Atura, Aturu, Makaeyam, Tirio
Population: 1,300 (2003 SIL).
Location:: Western province: Adulu, Fly estuary, Lewada, Suame, and Sumogi island villages. Janor village (Giribam dialect).
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Tirio
Dialects: Giribam. Lexical similarity: 79% with Giribam dialect, 52% with Bitur [mcc], 47% with Wára [tci], 32% with Baramu [bmz].
Language Use: Consistent use by children reported in Lewada and Suame. Used by all. Also use Bitur [mcc]. Also use English [eng]. Used as L2 by Abom [aob].
Language Development: Bible portions: 2009.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Makayam
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Western province: Adulu, Fly estuary, Lewada, Suame, and Sumogi island villages. Janor village (Giribam dialect).