Neko

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: nej
Alternate Names: Yarete
Population: 640 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province: coast near Biliau.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Finisterre, Gusap-Mot
Typology: SOV; articles, adjectives, numerals after noun heads; verb affixes mark number of subject.
Language Use: Home, village. Used by all. Also use Nekgini [nkg]. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Gray et al 2015). Used as L2 by Nekgini [nkg].
Language Development: 1 community school outside the language area.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Neko
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Tok Pisin [tpi] is used with outsiders. Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Madang province: coast near Biliau.