Austronesian
Andra-Hus, Papua New Guinea
Andra-Hus Yanu – Echoes of the Ancestors
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Language Overview
Andra-Hus, a Papuan language spoken by a small community in Papua New Guinea, with approximately 500 speakers.
Market Insights
Traditional storytelling and community gatherings are primary media. Limited access to modern digital content.
Cultural Context
High respect for elders and formal language in hierarchical contexts. Language is integral to cultural identity.
Writing System and Typography
Uses Latin script with additional characters for specific sounds. Text flows left-to-right.
Phonetics and Phonology
Rich in nasal and glottal sounds. Pronunciation varies widely between dialects.
Grammatical Structure
SOV order. Uses suffixes for tense, aspect, and mood. Verb morphology is complex.
Media and Text Layout
Text expansion around 20% more than English. Subtitles should be concise, around 35 characters per line.
Localization Challenges
Maintaining cultural context is crucial. Example: translating oral traditions into written formats.
Technical Considerations
Encoding issues with special characters. Limited digital support.
Other information
Efforts to document and revitalize the language are ongoing.
Our Human Voices
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