Kursav (also known as Faita or Kulsab) is a divergent and nearly extinct Madang language of the Adelbert Range of Papua New Guinea. It was once placed in the now-defunct Brahman branch of Madang. Daniels (2017) identifies Gants as its closest relative.[2]
Kursav | |
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Kulsab, Faita | |
Native to | Papua New Guinea |
Region | Madang Province |
Native speakers | 50 (2000)[1] |
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | faj |
Glottolog | fait1240 |
ELP | Kursav |
![]() Kursav is classified as Severely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger |
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Croisilles (Adelbert Range) |
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Mabuso |
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Rai Coast (South Madang) |
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Southern Adelbert |
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