Yawa (Yava) is the Papuan language of central Yapen Island in Geelvink (Cenderawasih) Bay, Indonesia. Alternative names are Iau (not the same as Iau language), Mantembu, Mora (not Mora language), Turu, and Yapanani.
Phonology Vowels + Front Central BackClose Mid Open Consonants + LabialAlveolarPalatalVelarNasal Plosive Fricative Trill Approximant
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