Orokaiva

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: okv
Population: 35,000 (2000 census).
Location:: Oro province: Popondetta town area. 200 villages.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Greater Binanderean, Binanderean, Nuclear Binanderean, South Binanderean, Orokaivan
Dialects: Kokoda, Etija (Sohe, Sose), Ehija (Ifane, Ihane), Harava. Reportedly similar to Aeka [aez] and Hunjara-Kaina Ke [hkk].
Typology: SOV.
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially youth (Bashkow 2006). Some also use English [eng] (Bashkow 2006). A few also use Hiri Motu [hmo] (Bashkow 2006). Also use Aeka [aez] (Bashkow 2006). Also use Binandere [bhg] (Bashkow 2006). Also use Ewage-Notu [nou] (Bashkow 2006). Also use Hunjara-Kaina Ke [hkk] (Bashkow 2006). Used as L2 by Aeka [aez].
Language Development: NT: 1988.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Orokaiva
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Oro province: Popondetta town area. 200 villages.