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Enga dialect

Enga

A Trans-New Guinea language and the largest Papuan language by speakers, used across Enga Province in the western highlands of Papua New Guinea. Around 250,000 speakers.

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Frequently asked questions

What language is Enga?

Enga is a dialect of the Enga language.

Where is Enga spoken?

Enga is primarily spoken in Papua New Guinea.

Which region is Enga associated with?

Enga is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.

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