Dumun

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: dui
Alternate Names: Bai
Population: 120 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province: Astrolabe bay south coast, Gowar river mouth, west of Dein, and its lower course.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Yaganon
Dialects: None known. Related to Yabong [ybo], Ganglau [ggl], and Saep [spd].
Language Use: Adults are unsure if young people will use the language in 20 years. Some young people, all adults. Also use Ganglau [ggl]. Also use Saep [spd]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].

Location: Madang province: Astrolabe bay south coast, Gowar river mouth, west of Dein, and its lower course.