Bauwaki

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: bwk
Alternate Names: Bawaki
Population: 520 (2000 census).
Location:: Oro province: south of Moni river; into Central province: Amau river.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Southeast Papuan, Mailuan
Dialects: None known. Dutton (1971) says this is a bridge language between the Mailuan and Yareban families. Lexical similarity: 66% with Aneme Wake [aby] (most similar), 39% with Domu [dof].
Language Use: Also use English [eng]. Also use Hiri Motu [hmo]. Also use Magi [mgu]. Also use Suau [swp].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Bauwaki
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Oro province: south of Moni river; into Central province: Amau river.