South Huon Gulf languages

The South Huon Gulf languages are a linkage of the Huon Gulf languages of Papua New Guinea.

Components

• Iwal (Kaiwa)
• Hote, Yamap
• Buang linkage: Mapos Buang, Mangga Buang, Piu, Kapin, Vehes, Mumeng (Dambi–Kumalu, Gorakor–Patep–Zenag)

The varieties of the Mumeng dialect chain are partially mutually intelligible.

References