Yapunda language

Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea

Yapunda

Yeri
Native to| Papua New Guinea
Region| Sandaun Province

Native speakers

| 60 (2000)[1]

Language family

Torricelli

* Wapei
* Yapunda

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.

## References

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1. ^ Yapunda at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)

## Further reading

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* Wilson, Jennifer (2017). A Grammar of Yeri: A Torricelli language of Papua New Guinea (Ph.D. thesis). State University of New York at Buffalo. ProQuest 1878004238 - via ProQuest.

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Torricelli languages

Arapesh|

* Abu'
* Bukiyip
* Bumbita
* Mufian

Maimai|

* Beli
* Heyo
* Laeko
* Nambi
* Siliput
* Wiaki
* Yahang

One (West Wapei)|

* One
* Seta
* Seti

Marienberg|

* Buna
* Bungain
* Elepi
* Forok
* Kamasau
* Muniwara
* Urimo
* Wiarumus

Wapei|

* Au
* Dia
* Elkei
* Gnau
* Ningil
* Olo
* Sinagen
* Valman
* Yapunda
* Yau
* Yil
* Yis

Palei|

* Agi
* Aiku
* Ambrak
* Amol
* Aruop
* Wanap
* Yangum

Urim|

* Kombio
* Urim
* Urat

Bogia|

* Monumbo
* Lilau
* Ngaimbom

Others|

* Wom

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Languages of Papua New Guinea

Official languages|

* English
* Hiri Motu
* Tok Pisin
* Papua New Guinean Sign Language

Major Indigenous
languages|

* Adzera
* Amanab
* Awad Bing
* Barok
* Bimin
* Bola
* Bugawac
* Dedua
* Dobu
* Iatmul
* Kâte
* Kobon
* Kovai
* Kuanua
* Kuman
* Kuot
* Kurti
* Lihir
* Mandara
* Mangseng
* Mbula
* Mende
* Mussau-Emira
* Mutu
* Nekgini
* Ngaing
* Niwer Mil
* Nobonob
* Numanggang
* Nyindrou
* Pele-Ata
* Petats
* Ramoaaina
* Seimat
* Solong
* Somba-Siawari
* Suau
* Sulka
* Tangga
* Tobo
* Uneapa
* Ura
* Vitu
* Waris

Other Papuan
languages|

| Angan|

* Akoye
* Angaataha
* Ankave
* Hamtai
* Kamasa
* Kawacha
* Menya
* Safeyoka
* Simbari
* Susuami
* Tainae
* Yagwoia
* Yipma

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Awin–Pa|

* Awin
* Pa

Binanderean|

* Baruga
* Binandere
* Ewage
* Korafe
* Orokaiva
* Suena
* Yekora
* Zia

Bosavi|

* Aimele
* Beami
* Edolo
* Kaluli
* Kasua
* Onobasulu
* Sonia

Chimbu–Wahgi|

* Chuave
* Dom
* Golin
* Kandawo
* Kaugel
* Kuman
* Maring
* Melpa
* Narak
* Nii
* Nomane
* Salt-Yui
* Sinasina
* Tembagla
* Wahgi

New Ireland|

* Bilur
* Fanamaket
* Kandas
* Konomala
* Kuanua
* Label
* Niwer Mil
* Patpatar
* Ramoaaina
* Siar
* Sursurunga
* Warwar Feni

Duna–Pogaya|

* Duna
* Pogaya

East Kutubuan|

* Fasu
* Fiwaga
* Foi

East Strickland|

* Fembe
* Gobasi
* Konai
* Kubo
* Odoodee
* Samo

Engan|

* Angal
* Bisorio
* Enga
* Huli
* Ipili
* Kewa
* Kyaka
* Lembena
* Samberigi

Eleman|

* Kaki Ae
* Keoru
* Opao
* Orokolo
* Toaripi
* Tairuma

Ok–Oksapmin|

* Bimin
* Faiwol
* Mian
* Ngalum
* Ninggerum
* Oksapmin
* Setaman
* Suganga
* Telefol
* Tifal
* Urap
* Yonggom

Teberan|

* Dadibi
* Folopa

Tirio|

* Abom
* Baramu
* Bitur
* Tirio
* Were

Turama–Kikorian|

* Ikobi
* Omati
* Rumu

Larger families|

* Finisterre–Huon
* Kainantu–Goroka
* Madang
* Ramu–Lower Sepik
* Sepik
* Southeast Papuan
* Torricelli

Sign languages|

* Enga
* Kailge
* Mehek
* Mount Avejaha
* Rossel Island
* Sinasina
* Wanib

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