Yelmek, also rendered Jelmek or Jelmik, is a language of the proposed
Trans-Fly – Bulaka River family in
West Papua.
Yelmek is spoken west of
Merauke
Merauke is a large town and the capital of the South Papua province, Indonesia. It is also the administrative centre of Merauke Regency in South Papua. It is considered the easternmost city in Indonesia. The town was originally called Ermasoe. I ...
, between the
Digul River and
Mbian River. Notable villages are (from north to south) Yelwayab on the
Wanam River, Bibikem, Woboyo, and Dodalim (Dudaling). Related
Maklew is spoken in Welbuti village.
The Wanam variety might be a distinct language.
Phonology
References
Further reading
* Donohue, Mark. n.d. ''Disagreement in the Yelmek NP''. Unpublished MS.
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External links
* Paradisec ha
a collection of Yelmek materials
Bulaka River languages
Languages of western New Guinea
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