I’saka

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: ksi
Alternate Names: Isaka, Krisa
Population: 420 (2003 SIL). Ethnic population: 1,000 (Donohue and San Roque 2004).
Location:: Sandaun province: Krisa and Pasi villages; near Mt. Asowa.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Skou, I’saka
Dialects: None known. Related to Rawo [rwa], Puare [pux], and Bauni [bpe].
Typology: SOV; dual number; gender; 8 consonants and 5 vowels; tonal (5 word tone melodies).
Language Use: Older adults only. Positive attitudes. All shifted to Tok Pisin [tpi] (Donohue and San Roque 2004).
Language Development: Grammar.
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Sandaun province: Krisa and Pasi villages; near Mt. Asowa.