Gavak

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: dmc
Alternate Names: Bosiken, Boskien, Dimir
Population: 3,820 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 3,890 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province: Madang district, Basken, Dawo, Dindareng, Malan, Pagin, and Segar villages.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Isumrud
Language Use: Some children no longer speak the language. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi], in church. Also use English [eng], in church.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gavak
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Dimir is the name of a tree.

Location: Madang province: Madang district, Basken, Dawo, Dindareng, Malan, Pagin, and Segar villages.