Wapei languages
| Wapei | |
|---|---|
| Geographic distribution | eastern Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Linguistic classification | Torricelli
|
| Glottolog | None |
 The Torricelli languages as classified by Foley (2018). Wapei and Palei languages are yellow. | |
The Wapei languages constitute a branch of the Torricelli language family according to Laycock (1975) (quoted from Foley 2018). Glottolog does not accept this grouping. They are spoken in mountainous regions of eastern Sandaun Province, Papua New Guinea.
Languages
Languages are:[citation needed]
- Alu–Galu: Alu, Sinagen
- A.O.E: Olo, Elkei, Au
- Yau–Yis: Yis, Yau
- Ningil–Yil: Yil, Ningil
- West Palai [perhaps Palei languages]: Yeri (Yapunda), Walman
Gnau may also belong here.
Pronouns
Pronouns in Wapei languages are:[1]
Wapei pronouns Elkei Yau Yis Au Yil Ningil 1s ki ki ki xi i yi 2s ite yi yi ti a pay 3s elel rən rən xərak an pan 1p ku kufu kufu xaiw aw you 2p yife yifi yifi yi ɨ piyou 3p elpel rəl rəl xər aral pəram
References
- ^ Foley, William A. (2018). "The Languages of the Sepik-Ramu Basin and Environs". In Palmer, Bill (ed.). The Languages and Linguistics of the New Guinea Area: A Comprehensive Guide. The World of Linguistics. Vol. 4. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton. pp. 197–432. ISBN 978-3-11-028642-7.
- Foley, William A. (2018). "The Languages of the Sepik-Ramu Basin and Environs". In Palmer, Bill (ed.). The Languages and Linguistics of the New Guinea Area: A Comprehensive Guide. The World of Linguistics. Vol. 4. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton. pp. 197–432. ISBN 978-3-11-028642-7.