Boselewa

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: bwf
Alternate Names: Bosalewa, Bosilewa, Lagota, Mwani’u
Population: 880 (2011 census). Ethnic population: 880 (2011 census).
Location:: Milne Bay province: Fergusson island north shore.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Papuan Tip, Nuclear, North Papuan Mainland-D’Entrecasteaux, Dobu-Duau
Dialects: None known. Lexical similarity: 61% with Galeya [gar] (most similar).
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, community. Used by all. Many also use English [eng]. Some also use Galeya [gar]. Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo]. Some also use Maiadom [mzz]. Some also use Molima [mox]. Also use Dobu [dob] (Wurm 2007). Used as L2 by Gumawana [gvs], Maiadom [mzz].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Boselewa
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Milne Bay province: Fergusson island north shore.