Kaki Ae

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: tbd
Alternate Names: Lorabada, Lou, Raepa Tati, Tate, Tati
Population: 630 (Potter et al 2015). Ethnic population: 660 (Potter et al 2015).
Location:: Gulf province: Auri, Kupiano, Kupla, Lou, Ovorio, and Uriri villages southeast of Kerema.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Eleman, Tate
Dialects: None known. Different from Aro [tei] (Lou) in East Sepik Province or Lou [loj] in Manus Province.
Language Use: Some who marry in do not learn to speak Kaki Ae [tbd] (Potter et al 2015). Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially young people (Potter et al 2015). Some also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially older adults (Potter et al 2015). Some also use Tairuma [uar] (Potter et al 2015). Some also use Toaripi [tqo] (Potter et al 2015). A few also use English [eng] (Potter et al 2015). A few also use Orokolo [oro] (Potter et al 2015).
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Kaki Ae
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Gulf province: Auri, Kupiano, Kupla, Lou, Ovorio, and Uriri villages southeast of Kerema.