Nen

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: nqn
Alternate Names: Nen Ym, Nen Zi
Population: 350 (Evans et al 2018). Ethnic population: 350 (Evans et al 2018).
Location:: Western province: Morehead district, Bimadbn village, between Nambo [ncm] and Idi [idi] language areas.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: South-Central Papuan, Morehead-Upper Maro, Nambu
Typology: SOV; 22 consonants and 8 vowels.
Language Use: Those marrying into the village usually learn Nen (Evans 2015). Used by all. Most also use Idi [idi] (Evans 2015). Most also use Nambo [ncm] (Evans 2015). Many also use English [eng], especially young people and middle-aged adults (Evans 2015). Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially elderly (Evans 2015). A few also use Tok Pisin [tpi] (Evans 2015). Used as L2 by Idi [idi], Nambo [ncm].
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Nen
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Western province: Morehead district, Bimadbn village, between Nambo [ncm] and Idi [idi] language areas.