Betaf

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: bfe
Alternate Names: Ten’a, Tena
Population: 600 (2005 SIL).
Location:: Papua province: Sarmi regency, Pantai Timur sub-district; north coast area east of Sarmi.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Tor-Kwerba, Orya-Tor, Tor
Language Use: Children more frequently use Papuan Malay [pmy]. Most domains. Some young people, all adults. Also use Indonesian [ind]. Also use Papuan Malay [pmy].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Betaf
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Sarmi regency, Pantai Timur sub-district; north coast area east of Sarmi.