Yahang language

Torricelli language spoken in Papua New Guinea
Yahang
Ruruhip
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionSandaun Province
Native speakers
1,400 (2003)[1]
Language family
Torricelli
  • Maimai
    • Maimai proper
      • Yahang–Heyo
        • Yahang
Language codes
ISO 639-3rhp
Glottologyaha1247
ELPYahang

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's consonants are:[2]

Labial Alveolar Velar Glottal
Plosive p t k ʔ
Fricative f s h
Trill r
Lateral l
Semivowel w j

Yahang's vowels are:[2]

Front Central Back
Close i ɨ u
Mid e ə o
Back a

References

  1. ^ Yahang at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ a b 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.

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