Breri | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: brq
Alternate Names: Iski, Mbñioŋko
Autonym: Bnyoqko
Population: 4,500 (2020 Ethnos360). 3,500 Kwanga, 1,000 Misingi (2020 Ethnos360).
Location:: Madang province: Middle Ramu district, Arabaka LLG.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Ramu-Lower Sepik, Ramu, Tamolan
Dialects: Kwanga (Bnyoqko, Kuanga), Misingi. Related to Chini [afi], Kominimung [xoi], Igana [igg], and Inapang [mzu], and Romkun [rmk].
Typology: SOV; 20 consonants and 9 vowels; word accent.
Language Use: Vigorous. Use of the language is discouraged in elementary and primary schools (2020 A. Tousch). Home, church, community. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi], with high proficiency. Some also use English [eng], with varying degrees of proficiency.
Language Development: Literacy program since 2016. Literature. Bible portions: 2017–2020.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Breri
Writing: Latin script [Latn], used since 2016.

Location: Madang province: Middle Ramu district, Arabaka LLG.