Borong | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: ksr
Alternate Names: Naama
Autonym: Boroŋ
Population: 2,200 (2000 SIL). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2001 SIL).
Location:: Morobe province: Finschhafen district, central Huon peninsula between Kuat and Burum rivers. 5 villages and 5 hamlets, Lae and others.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Huon, Eastern
Dialects: Kosorong, Yangeborong.
Typology: SOV; postpositions; long and short vowels.
Language Use: Vigorous. Home, community; Mixed use: education, religion. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially youth. Many also use Kâte [kmg], especially elderly.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools alongside Tok Pisin [tpi]. Literature. NT: 2002.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Borong
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Morobe province: Finschhafen district, central Huon peninsula between Kuat and Burum rivers. 5 villages and 5 hamlets, Lae and others.