Momu

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: fqs
Alternate Names: Bembi, Fas
Population: 2,500 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 5,000 (Honeyman 2016).
Location:: Sandaun province: Amanab and Aitape districts, Fas, Fugumui, Kilifas, Utai, and Wara Mayu villages.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Fas
Dialects: Eastern Momu (Eastern Fas), Western Momu (Western Fas). Small dialect differences.
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Mixed use: Home, community, religion. Some young people, all adults. Positive attitudes. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Honeyman 2016).
Language Development: Grammar. Texts. Bible portions: 1983.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Momu
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Sandaun province: Amanab and Aitape districts, Fas, Fugumui, Kilifas, Utai, and Wara Mayu villages.