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Maimai Languages
The Maimai languages constitute a branch of the Torricelli language family. They are spoken just to the west of Nuku town in eastern Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea (including in Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea. Maimai languages are spoken in the LLG. Wards *01. Yimin *02. Nau'alu *03. Gamu/Ulap *04. Yimut *05. Wundu *06. Yimauwi *07. Yauwo *08. Maimai *09. ...). Languages ;Maimai * Beli, Laeko-Libuat * Wiaki * Siliput, Yahang, Heyo Pronouns Pronouns in Maimai languages are: : Vocabulary comparison The following basic vocabulary words are from Laycock (1968), as cited in the Trans-New Guinea database: : References * {{Torricelli languages Torricelli Range languages Languages of Sandaun Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandaun Province
Sandaun Province (formerly West Sepik Province) is the northwesternmost mainland province of Papua New Guinea. It covers an area of 35,920 km2 (13868 m2) and has a population of 248,411 (2011 census). The capital is Vanimo. In July 1998 the area surrounding the town Aitape was hit by an enormous tsunami caused by a Magnitude 7.0 earthquake which killed over 2,000 people. The five villages along the west coast of Vanimo towards the International Border are namely; Lido, Waromo, Yako, Musu and Wutung. Name Sandaun is a Tok Pisin word derived from English "sun down," since the province is located in the west of the country, where the sun sets. The province was formerly named West Sepik Province, for the Sepik River that flows through the province and forms part of the province's southern border. Physical Geography The Sandaun Province has beaches along the northern coast, as well as mountainous areas throughout the province, primarily in the southern area of the province. Sev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country in Oceania that comprises the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and its offshore islands in Melanesia (a region of the southwestern Pacific Ocean north of Australia). Its capital, located along its southeastern coast, is Port Moresby. The country is the world's third largest island country, with an area of . At the national level, after being ruled by three external powers since 1884, including nearly 60 years of Australian administration starting during World War I, Papua New Guinea established its sovereignty in 1975. It became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1975 with Elizabeth II as its queen. It also became a member of the Commonwealth of Nations in its own right. There are 839 known languages of Papua New Guinea, one of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Torricelli Languages
The Torricelli languages are a family of about fifty languages of the northern Papua New Guinea coast, spoken by about 80,000 people. They are named after the Torricelli Mountains. The most populous and best known Torricelli language is Arapesh, with about 30,000 speakers. The most promising external relationship for the Torricelli family is the Sepik languages. In reconstructions of both families, the pronouns have a plural suffix ''*-m'' and a dual suffix ''*-p''. History The Torricelli languages occupy three geographically separated areas, evidently separated by later migrations of Sepik-language speakers several centuries ago. Foley considers the Torricelli languages to be autochthonous to the Torricelli Mountains and nearby surrounding areas, having been resident in the region for at least several millennia. The current distribution of Lower Sepik-Ramu and Sepik (especially Ndu) reflects later migrations from the south and the east. Foley notes that the Lower Sepik and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William A
William is a male given name of Germanic origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will, Wills, Willy, Willie, Bill, and Billy. A common Irish form is Liam. Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma and Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the given name ''Wilhelm'' (cf. Proto-Germanic ᚹᛁᛚᛃᚨᚺᛖᛚᛗᚨᛉ, ''*Wiljahelmaz'' > German ''Wilhelm'' and Old Norse ᚢᛁᛚᛋᛅᚼᛅᛚᛘᛅᛋ, ''Vilhjálmr''). By regular sound changes, the native, inherited English form of the name shoul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nuku, Papua New Guinea
Nuku, also known as Nuku Station, is the capital of Nuku District in Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea. It is located within Mawase Rural LLG. The language of Nuku is Mehek, though Tok Pisin Tok Pisin (,Laurie Bauer, 2007, ''The Linguistics Student’s Handbook'', Edinburgh ; Tok Pisin ), often referred to by English speakers as "New Guinea Pidgin" or simply Pidgin, is a creole language spoken throughout Papua New Guinea. It is an ... is also widely spoken. The district is the tertiary level of political division within Papua New Guinea, after the national and provincial levels. The population is approximately 800, though this is variable with the presence of government employees who may only spend short periods of time in the capital, though they may maintain a residence there. Nuku contains a government outpost, post office, medical center, and airstrip. There are several trade stores, and some Western goods can be purchased, though these are not consistent or reliable ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG
Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG is a local-level government (LLG) of Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea. Maimai languages are spoken in the LLG. Wards *01. Yimin *02. Nau'alu *03. Gamu/Ulap *04. Yimut *05. Wundu *06. Yimauwi *07. Yauwo *08. Maimai *09. Aimukuli *10. Mukili (Beli language speakers) *11. Yulem *12. Yemeraba *13. Wemil *14. Leiko (Laeko language Laeko, or Laeko-Libuat (pronounced ''Limbuat''), is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Leiko () and Libuat () villages of Leiko ward, Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG, Nuku District, Sandaun Province Sandaun Province (formerl ... speakers) *15. Waniwomoko References * * {{SandaunProvince-geo-stub Local-level governments of Sandaun Province ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beli Language
Beli is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea. It is also known as ''Akuwagel, Makarim, Mukili''. It is spoken in Mukili (), Makapim () , and other villages of Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG in Nuku District, Sandaun Province Sandaun Province (formerly West Sepik Province) is the northwesternmost mainland province of Papua New Guinea. It covers an area of 35,920 km2 (13868 m2) and has a population of 248,411 (2011 census). The capital is Vanimo. In July 1998 the a .... Notes Maimai languages Languages of Sandaun Province {{papuan-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laeko-Libuat Language
Laeko, or Laeko-Libuat (pronounced ''Limbuat''), is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Leiko () and Libuat () villages of Leiko ward, Maimai Wanwan Rural LLG, Nuku District, Sandaun Province Sandaun Province (formerly West Sepik Province) is the northwesternmost mainland province of Papua New Guinea. It covers an area of 35,920 km2 (13868 m2) and has a population of 248,411 (2011 census). The capital is Vanimo. In July 1998 the a .... References Maimai languages Languages of Sandaun Province {{papuan-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wiaki Language
Wiaki, a.k.a. Minidien, is a nearly extinct Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... The language is spoken in moderation by those residing in the older generations. References Maimai languages Languages of Sandaun Province Endangered Papuan languages {{papuan-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siliput Language
Siliput, a.k.a. Maimai, is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in Seleput village (), Mawase Rural LLG, Sandaun Province. External links * Paradisec The Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC) is a cross-institutional project that supports work on endangered languages and cultures of the Pacific and the region around Australia. They digitise reel- ... haa number of collections that include Siliput language materials. References Maimai languages Languages of Sandaun Province {{papuan-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yahang Language
Yahang (Ya’unk) a.k.a. Ruruhip (Ruruhi’ip) is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea. It shares the name ''Ruruhip'' with Heyo, which is closely related. Phonology Yahang consonants are: : Yahang vowels are: : References External links * Paradisec The Pacific and Regional Archive for Digital Sources in Endangered Cultures (PARADISEC) is a cross-institutional project that supports work on endangered languages and cultures of the Pacific and the region around Australia. They digitise reel- ... haan open access collectionfrom Don Laycock that includes Yahong language materials Maimai languages Languages of Sandaun Province {{papuan-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heyo Language
Heyo a.k.a. Arinua (Arinwa, Arima) is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea (abbreviated PNG; , ; tpi, Papua Niugini; ho, Papua Niu Gini), officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea ( tpi, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niugini; ho, Independen Stet bilong Papua Niu Gini), is a country i .... It is also known as ''Lolopani'' and ''Ruruhip''. The name ''Ruruhip'' is also shared with Yahang, which is closely related. See also * Wanib Sign Language References Maimai languages Languages of Sandaun Province Languages of East Sepik Province {{papuan-lang-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |