Saweru

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: swr
Alternate Names: Sarwar Use
Population: 300 (1991 SIL).
Location:: Papua Province, Serui Waropen regency, Yapen Selatan subdistrict, central Yapen island, an island south of Yapen island near Serui.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: West Papuan, Yapen
Typology: SOV; dual number; 14 consonants and 5 vowels; inalienable/alienable possession; inclusive/exclusive pronouns.
Language Use: Some young people, all adults.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Saweru
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Papua Province, Serui Waropen regency, Yapen Selatan subdistrict, central Yapen island, an island south of Yapen island near Serui.