Migabac

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: mpp
Alternate Names: Migaba’
Population: 2,600 (2010 SIL).
Location:: Morobe province: Masaweng river area. 5 villages divided among 3 dialects: Ago; Butengka and Kapawa; Hudewa and Waringai.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Huon, Eastern
Dialects: North Migabac, Central Migabac, South Migabac. All of the dialects are mutually intelligible (2013 SIL).
Language Use: All domains except church, where there is mixed use, and in interactions with outsiders. Used by all. Positive attitudes. All also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. Many also use Dedua [ded]. Some also use Kâte [kmg]. Used as L2 by Dedua [ded].
Language Development: Literature. Dictionary. Grammar. Texts. NT: 2019.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Migabac
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Morobe province: Masaweng river area. 5 villages divided among 3 dialects: Ago; Butengka and Kapawa; Hudewa and Waringai.