Information concerning Marind languages

Where are Marind languages spoken?

These languages are spoken on the south coast of Irian Jaya in Indonesia.

Total number of speakers (estimates) :

Roughly 20 000 according to Foley (2006)

Classification

The Marind group includes 6 languages :

Boazi Branch

Kuni-Boazi

Zimakani

Marind Branch

Bian Marind

Marind

Yaqay Branch

Warkay-Bipim

Yaqay

Comments on the classification of the Marind languages :

We have based our classification on Foley’s work (2006) and on that of ethnologue.com.

Are Marind languages endangered ?

We do not currently have information concerning the vitality of these languages. This section is to be developed.

Sources :

Foley, William A. The languages of New Guinea, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia (2006)