Yapunda | |
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Yeri | |
Native to | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Sandaun Province |
Native speakers | 60 (2000)[1] |
Torricelli
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | yev |
Glottolog | yapu1240 |
ELP | Yeri |
Yapunda, or Yeri, is a Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea.
The village of Yapunda is made up of a variety of hamlets along the Om river. Located in the Torricelli mountains, the village was originally deeper in the forest. Most village members decided to relocate nearer to the river, while a few stayed behind.
Yeri is a language estimated to be spoken by 100-150 people. The speakers with the most proficiency, are generally 40 years of age or older. The speakers who make up the younger demographics tend to either speak a more simplified version of the language or tend to favor the use of the Tok Pisin languages which is universal with neighboring villages.