Faiwol language

In today's world, Faiwol language has gained great relevance in different aspects of life. Whether on a personal, professional or social level, Faiwol language plays a crucial role in decision making and the way we face daily challenges. For a long time, Faiwol language has been the subject of study and analysis by experts in various disciplines, who seek to better understand its impact on society. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Faiwol language, from its evolution over time to its influence on modern life. We will also analyze its importance in individual and collective development, as well as the possible implications it has for the future.

Faiwol
RegionWestern Province, Papua New Guinea
Native speakers
(4,500 cited 1987)
Language codes
ISO 639-3fai – inclusive code
Individual code:
stm – Setaman
Glottologfaiw1243  Faiwol
seta1246  Setaman
ELPFaiwol
 Setaman

Faiwol is one of the Ok languages of Papua New Guinea. It is spoken at the headwaters of the Fly, Palmer, and Murray rivers in Western Province. There are numerous dialects, including Faiwol proper, Angkiyak, Wopkei, Setaman, Selbang, Dimtikin, and Kauwol on the Indonesian border.

References

  1. ^ Faiwol at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
    Setaman at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Endangered Languages Project data for Setaman.
  3. ^ Steer, Martin (September 2005). "LANGUAGES OF THE UPPER SEPIK AND CENTRAL NEW GUINEA" (PDF). Retrieved January 14, 2021.
  4. ^ Selbang Dialect
  5. ^ Dimtikin Dialect
  6. ^ Kauwol Dialect


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