Saweru language
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Not to be confused with Yapen languages.
| Saweru | |
|---|---|
| Sarwar Use | |
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Cenderawasih Bay |
| Native speakers | 300 (1991) |
| Language family |
West Papuan ?
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | swr |
Saweru closely related to Yawa of central Yapen Island in Geelvink (Cenderawasih) Bay, Indonesia, of which it is sometimes considered a dialect. It is spoken on Serui Island just offshore.
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