Hiw

A language of Vanuatu

ISO 639: hiw
Alternate Names: Hiu
Population: 280 (François 2019).
Location:: Torba province: Hiw island, Torres Islands.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Central-Eastern Oceanic, Remote Oceanic, North and Central Vanuatu, Northeast Vanuatu-Banks Islands, East Vanuatu
Language Use: Endangered (2000 D. Tryon). Used by entire ethnic group. Most key domains. Used by all, all children speak Hiw. Positive attitudes.
Language Development: Bible portions: 1894–1900.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Hiw
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Torba province: Hiw island, Torres Islands.