Alternate Names: Kwale, Kware
Dialects: Garihe (Garia), Uare (Kwale). Lexical similarity: 65%–74% with Humene , (most similar).
Genealogy:
Demographics: 1,300 (2004 SIL).
Language Use: Vigorous, but much influence from Hiri Motu [hmo] and English [eng]. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng], Hiri Motu [hmo], Tok Pisin [tpi].
Language Development: Taught in primary schools. Grammar. Bible portions: 1994–2005.
Writing System: Latin
Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea
Other Comments: Different from Kware , in the Bosavi family, Western Province.