Gebusi

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: goi
Alternate Names: Gobasi, Nomad
Population: 1,000 (Knauft 2016). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Knauft 2016).
Location:: Western province.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, East Strickland
Dialects: Gobasi (Bibo), Honibo, Oibae (Oiba). Related to Samo [smq] and Kubo [jko].
Language Use: Used by all. Also use English [eng] (Knauft 2016). Also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Knauft 2016). Used as L2 by Odoodee [kkc].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 5%–10%. Literacy rate in L2: 10%–15%. Texts.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Gebusi
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Western province.