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Gavak language

Papuan language of Papua New Guinea

Gavak, also known as Bosiken (Boskien) and Dimir, is a Papuan language of Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. It is spoken in the Dimir River area.

01Phonology

Consonants

Labial Alveolar Palatal Velar
Nasal m n ŋ
Plosive voiceless p t k
voiced b d ɡ
Fricative s
Trill r
Approximant w l j

Vowels

Front Back
High i u
Mid e o
Low a
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