Migum

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: klm
Alternate Names: Kolom
Population: 470 (2003 SIL).
Location:: Madang province.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Kabenau
Typology: SOV; articles, adjectives, numerals after noun heads; verb affixes mark number of subject.
Language Use: Children learn Tok Pisin [tpi] first (Gray et al 2015). Traditional events, arguing at home, joking, sports. Some young people, all adults. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Gray et al 2015).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Migum
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Madang province.