Ngaing | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: nnf
Alternate Names: Mailang, Sor
Autonym: Ngaing
Population: 2,100 (2000 census). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2005 SIL).
Location:: Madang province: southwest of Saidor, foothills from coast to Finisterre Range. 15 villages.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Finisterre-Huon, Finisterre, Gusap-Mot
Dialects: Eastern Ngaing, Central Ngaing, Western Ngaing.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Most also use Tok Pisin [tpi], increasingly. Also use Gedaged [gdd]. Also use Rempi [rmp]. Also use Wagi [fad].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 15%. Literacy rate in L2: 60% in Tok Pisin [tpi]. Taught in secondary schools, preparatory schools in 7 villages; 2 community schools. Bible portions: 2004–2010.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Ngaing
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Madang province: southwest of Saidor, foothills from coast to Finisterre Range. 15 villages.