Kasua | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: khs
Autonym: Kasua
Population: 580 (2000 SIL). 240 monolinguals (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 580 (2000 SIL).
Location:: Gulf province: West Kikori RLLG, 6 villages; Southern Highlands province: east and south of Mount Bosavi; Western province: Olosobip RLLG.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Bosavi
Dialects: None known. Grammatical structures reportedly very similar with Fasu [faa] despite being classified in different families.
Language Use: Home, community. Mixed use: Church, business. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially young men. Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially adult men. Also use Eibela [ail]. Also use English [eng], especially young people. Also use Fasu [faa]. Also use Gogodala [ggw]. Also use Huli [hui]. Also use Kaluli [bco]. Also use Kamula [xla]. Used as L2 by Fasu [faa].
Language Development: Some are literate in Fasu. NT: 2016.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kasua
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Gulf province: West Kikori RLLG, 6 villages; Southern Highlands province: east and south of Mount Bosavi; Western province: Olosobip RLLG.