Ramu-Lower Sepik
Angoram, Papua New Guinea
Angoram Yuna – Voice of the River
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Angoram, a Sepik language spoken by around 25,000 people in Papua New Guinea.
Market Insights
Radio and community gatherings are key media. Growing use of mobile phones for content sharing.
Cultural Context
Formal language towards elders and in ceremonies. Varied dialects within regions.
Writing System and Typography
Uses Latin script with diacritics for tonal distinctions. Text flows left-to-right.
Phonetics and Phonology
Tonal language with nasal and glottal sounds. Pronunciation can vary by dialect.
Grammatical Structure
SOV order. Uses suffixes for tense, aspect, and mood. Agglutination is common.
Media and Text Layout
Text expansion around 20% more than English. Subtitles should be concise, around 35 characters per line.
Localization Challenges
Cultural adaptation is crucial. Example: translating traditional stories into educational materials.
Technical Considerations
Encoding and rendering 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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