Siroi | Ethnologue

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: ssd
Alternate Names: Suroi
Autonym: Siroi
Population: 1,310 (2003 SIL).
Location:: Madang province: Saidor district, Kumisanger village. 5 villages.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Kabenau
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains, including local commerce. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Some also use Gedaged [gdd], the former church language. Also use English [eng], in schools. Also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially in schools. Used as L2 by Taupi [awm].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L1: 50%. Grammar. NT: 1975–2000.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Siroi
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Madang province: Saidor district, Kumisanger village. 5 villages.