Uare | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: ksj
Alternate Names: Kwale, Kware
Autonym: Uare
Population: 1,300 (2004 SIL). 550 Garihe, 750 Uare (2004 SIL).
Location:: Central province: Rigo Inland district, southeast of Port Moresby, Hunter and Kemp Welsh rivers.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Southeast Papuan, Kwalean
Dialects: Garihe (Garia), Uare (Kwale). Lexical similarity: 65%–74% with Humene [huf] (most similar).
Language Use: Vigorous, but much influence from Motu [meu] and English [eng]. All domains except church, where there is mixed use with Motu [meu], English [eng], and Sinaugoro [snc]. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use English [eng]. Many also use Motu [meu]. Many also use Sinaugoro [snc]. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Grammar. Bible portions: 1994–2005.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Uare
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Different from Eibela [ail] in the Bosavi family, Western Province. Christian, Baha’i.

Location: Central province: Rigo Inland district, southeast of Port Moresby, Hunter and Kemp Welsh rivers.