Maklew

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: mgf
Alternate Names: Makleu
Population: 120.
Location:: Papua province: Merauke regency, Welbuti village; south coast area.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: South-Central Papuan, Yelmek-Maklew
Dialects: None known. Similar to Yelmek [jel].
Language Use: Home, friends. Some young people, all adults. Also use Indonesian [ind], with many youth shifting.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Maklew
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua province: Merauke regency, Welbuti village; south coast area.