OSU ISO 639-3
One, Southern
A language of Papua New Guinea
- ISO 639
- osu
- Alternate Names
- Aunalei, Onele, Oni
- Population
- 200 (2000 M. Crowther). Ethnic population: 300 (2000 census).
- Location:
- Sandaun province: Lumi district, West Waipei division, Karantu, Koiniri, Parara, Romei, and Wolwale villages between east Bewani and west Torricelli ranges.
- Language Status
- 6b (Threatened).
- Classification
- Torricelli, West Wapei, One
- Dialects
- None known. Reportedly similar to Kabore One [onk], Inebu One [oin], Northern One [onr], Kwamtim One [okk], Molmo One [aun].
- Language Use
- All domains except church. Some young people, all adults. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi].
- Language Development
- Bible portions: 2013.
- Language Resources
- OLAC resources in and about One, Southern
- Writing
- Latin script [Latn].
- Other Comments
- Christian.
Also Spoken in
Map
Location: Sandaun province: Lumi district, West Waipei division, Karantu, Koiniri, Parara, Romei, and Wolwale villages between east Bewani and west Torricelli ranges.
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