Yetfa

YET

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Alternate Names: Biaksi, Biksi, Inisine

Dialects: None known. Yetfa and Biksi are 2 ethnic groups, speaking the same language.

Status Notes: Trade language in the area, extending to Papua New Guinea border.

Genealogy:

Unclassified

Demographics: 1,000 (1996). L2 users: 400 (2013 M. Donohue).

Language Use: Home, market, religious services. Used as L2 by Murkim [rmh], Towei [ttn].

Nation of Origin: Indonesia

Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.