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(Redirected from Kamba language (New Guinea)) Papuan language Not to be confused with Kamba language.
Wagi
Kamba
Foran
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionMadang Province
Native speakers3,400 (2003)
Language familyTrans–New Guinea
Language codes
ISO 639-3fad
Glottologwagi1249

Wagi, also known as Kamba, Kauris, Silibob, Mis Furan, is a Papuan language of Papua New Guinea.

Phonology

Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar Glottal
Stop p b t d k g
Nasal m n (ŋ) <ng>
Trill r
Tap/Flap ɾ <ŕ>
Fricative β <w> f s h
Approximant l j <y>
Implosive ɓ <q>
Front Back
High i u
Mid e o
Low ɛ <é> ɑ <a>

References

  1. Wagi at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
Madang languages
Northern Adelbert
(Croisilles)
Manep–Barem
Kumil–Tibor
Numugen
Kaukombar
other
Southern Adelbert
Tomul (Josephstaal)
Sogeram (Wanang)
Kalam
Mabuso
Kokan
Gum
Hanseman
other
Mindjim
Rai Coast
(South Madang)
Awung
Brahman
Evapia
Peka
Nuru
Kabenau
other
Yaganon
(unclear)


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