Trans-New Guinea
Dedua, Papua New Guinea
Dedua De: Spirit of the Highlands
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Language Overview
Dedua, a Finisterre-Huon language spoken by around 1,500 in Papua New Guinea.
Market Insights
Content remains oral; younger speakers engage with Tok Pisin and English media.
Cultural Context
Language shows respect for elders, with formal registers in ceremonies.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic conventions.
Phonetics and Phonology
Nasal and guttural sounds are distinct, challenging for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense is context-driven.
Media and Text Layout
Translation expands around 15% for cultural accuracy.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles require brevity due to complex phonetics.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding for specific phonetic sounds.
Other information
Reflects mountainous environment and cultural resilience.
Our Human Voices
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