Pinai-Hagahai

PNN

developing

Alternate Names: Aramo, Hagahai, Miamia, Pinai, Pinaye, Wapi

Dialects: Luya-Ginam-Mamusi, Pinai. Lexical similarity: 78% among dialects, 33% with Haruai ,, 19% with Kobon ,, 8% with Enga ,.

Genealogy:

Piawi

Demographics: 600 (1997 SIL).

Language Use: Also use Enga [enq], Haruai [tmd], Tok Pisin [tpi].

Language Development: Bible portions: 2002–2008.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Papua New Guinea

Other Comments: Ethnic autonym: Pinai by Enga Province speakers; Hagahai by those in Madang Province. Ethnonym: Wapi or Miamia, sometimes used by Enga; Aramo by Haruai , speakers. Medical workers report widespread health problems.