Kein

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: bmh
Alternate Names: Bemal
Population: 1,750 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province: Trans-Gogol district.
Language Status: 6b* (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Kokon
Dialects: Sigau, Sog, Kibam. Related to Girawa [bbr] and Munit [mtc].
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Most children learn Tok Pisin [tpi] first; then many, but not all, learn Kein. All domains, except church. Positive attitudes. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. One adult literacy class. Literature. NT: 2006.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kein
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Traditional religion, Christian.

Location: Madang province: Trans-Gogol district.