Orokaiva

OKV

developing

Alternate Names: Ehija, Etija

Dialects: Ehija (Ifane, Ihane), Etija (Sohe, Sose), Harava, Kokoda. Reportedly similar to Aeka , and Hunjara-Kaina Ke ,.

Genealogy:

Trans-New Guinea
Greater Binanderean
Binanderean
Nuclear Binanderean
South Binanderean
Orokaivan

Demographics: 35,000 (2000 census).

Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Also use English [eng], Hiri Motu [hmo], Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development: Grammar. NT: 1988.

Typology: SOV.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea

Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.