Yaleba

A language of Papua New Guinea

ISO 639: ylb
Alternate Names: Aisana
Population: 1,330 (2005 SIL). Only 25 Sileba dialect speakers.
Location:: Milne Bay province: Huhu LGA, Dalidali, Gamadoudou, Gibara, Gwaugulina, Iwame, Kilakilana, and Wanabelo villages.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Papuan Tip, Nuclear, Suauic
Dialects: Gamadoudou, Sileba, Soma’a. Reportedly similar to Wagawaga [wgb].
Language Use: Vigorous. Used by all. Positive attitudes. Many also use English [eng]. Many also use Suau [swp], especially people in Gwaugulina village who are shifting to it. Some also use Tawala [tbo]. Some also use Tok Pisin [tpi]. A few also use Buhutu [bxh]. A few also use Hiri Motu [hmo], especially elderly.
Language Development: Taught in primary schools.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Yaleba
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].

Location: Milne Bay province: Huhu LGA, Dalidali, Gamadoudou, Gibara, Gwaugulina, Iwame, Kilakilana, and Wanabelo villages.