The Jiwaka Language
Tsenglap Dialect
Here on this page we try our best to preserve the Jiwaka Language from dying out. Language usually changes over a period of time. The Wahgi Language is being abused by the younger generation, they add English and Pidgin words into the language and now it is becoming a norm, people are using it.
Family Members
| ENGLISH | PIDGIN | JIWAKA (Tsenglap Dialect) |
|---|---|---|
| Father | Papa | Daam |
| Mother | Mama | Maam |
| Brother | Brata | Angam |
| Sister | Susa | Ambam |
| Grand-Father | Bubu-Man | Kopap (Kopam) |
| Grand-Mother | Bubu-Meri | Wap (Wam) |
Animals
| ENGLISH | PIDGIN | JIWAKA (Tsenglap Dialect) |
|---|---|---|
| Dog | Dok | Kambtu |
| Pig | Pik | Khong |
| Bird | Pisin | Ka |
| Snake | Snek | Keru |
| Fish | Pis | Bal |
| Frog | Rokrok | Kambdo |
Plants
| ENGLISH | PIDGIN | JIWAKA (Tsenglap Dialect) |
|---|---|---|
| Tree | Diwai | Ond |
| Bamboo | Mambu | Minghal |
| Grass | Garas | Kul |
| Vine | Ropdiwai | Ondkhan |
We will add more information, check later.