Koromu

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: xes
Alternate Names: Kesawai, Kesawi, Namuya
Population: 700 (Priestley 2008). Ethnic population: 890 (2000 census).
Location:: Madang province.
Language Status: 6b (Threatened).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Evapia
Dialects: None known. Related to Kou [snz], Wia [ssj], and Watiwa [wtf].
Typology: AOV; postpositions; consonants: 10, vowels: 5.
Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Use of Tok Pisin [tpi] increasing with children, adults continue to speak it (Priestley 2008). Also use Tok Pisin [tpi], especially young people (Priestley 2008).
Language Development: Grammar.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Koromu
Writing: Latin script [Latn], no longer in use.
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Madang province.