Imroing

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: imr
Alternate Names: Imroin
Population: 560 (2007 SIL).
Location:: Maluku province: Maluku Barat Daya regency, Emroing village; Babar island southwest.
Language Status: 7 (Shifting).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Babar, South, Southwest Babar
Language Use: Home, gardens, village, ceremonies, religion. Many shifting to Ambonese Malay [abs], in all domains, except for ceremonies. Children are taught this variety. Some also use Indonesian [ind], primarily in government and Christian religious domains.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Imroing
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Maluku province: Maluku Barat Daya regency, Emroing village; Babar island southwest.