Elseng

MRF

threatened

Alternate Names: Djanggu, Janggu, “Morwap” (pej.), Sawa, Tabu

Dialects: None known. Not closely related to any other language.

Genealogy:

Language isolate

Demographics: 300 (1991 SIL).

Language Use: Vigorous. Religious services. Minimal ability in Indonesian [ind].

Nation of Origin: Indonesia

Other Comments: Almost no outside influence. ‘Morwap’ is vigorously rejected as a language name by speakers and government officials. Christian, traditional religion.