Garus

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: gyb
Alternate Names: Ate, Em, Kurupi
Population: 2,650 (2003 SIL).
Location:: Madang province: Astrolabe bay.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Croisilles, Hanseman
Dialects: None known. Related to Bagupi [bpi], Matepi [mqe], Mosimo [mqv], Murupi [mqw], Rapting [rpt], Samosa [swm], and Silopi [xsp].
Language Use: Also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Used as L2 by Bargam [mlp], Mosimo [mqv], Samosa [swm].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: Below 5%. Literacy rate in L2: 25%–50%.

Location: Madang province: Astrolabe bay.