Kursav language

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.

Kursav
Kulsab, Faita
Native toPapua New Guinea
RegionMadang Province
Native speakers
10 (2015)
Trans–New Guinea
  • Madang
    • Southern Adelbert
      • Sogeram
        • East
          • Kursav
Language codes
ISO 639-3faj
Glottologfait1240
ELPKursav
Kursav is classified as Severely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger
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