Wagawaga language (New Guinea)

In this article, we will explore and analyze Wagawaga language (New Guinea) from different perspectives and angles of approach. Wagawaga language (New Guinea) is a topic that has sparked interest and debate in various areas, generating conflicting opinions and deep reflections. Throughout these pages, we will delve into the different aspects that comprise Wagawaga language (New Guinea), from its history and evolution to its implications in contemporary society. Its ramifications in the social, economic, cultural and political sphere will be examined, in order to offer a comprehensive and detailed vision of this topic that is so relevant today. Through exhaustive analysis, we seek to shed light on Wagawaga language (New Guinea) and its consequences, opening the door to critical and constructive reflection that invites deliberation and dialogue.
Wagawaga
RegionMilne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea
Native speakers
1,900 (2000 census –2005)
Language codes
ISO 639-3Either:
ylb – Yaleba (Gamadoudou)
wgb – Wagawaga (Baeaula)
Glottologwaga1262

Wagawaga is an Oceanic language spoken on the southeastern tip of Papua New Guinea. The Gamadoudou, Soma’a, and Sileba dialects may be a separate language, Yaleba.

External links

  • Paradisec has a collection of Arthur Capell's materials (AC2) which includes Yaleba language materials

References

  1. ^ Yaleba (Gamadoudou) at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
    Wagawaga (Baeaula) at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)