The Relation of Nafri, Sentani, and Tabla Language:

A Lexicostatistic Study

  • Yohanis Sanjoko Balai Bahasa Papua dan Papua Barat
DOI: https://doi.org/10.31813/gramatika/1.1.2013.16.41--54
Keywords: language relation, language family, lexicostatistics

Abstract

This research aims to find the relation between Nafri, Sentani, and Tabla language. The researcher used lexicostatistical approach. Lexicostatistics is a technique in which language groupings tend to promote observation of words (lexicon) statistically. Through this technique, it is then possible to draw conclusion based upon similarity percentage and differences between one language and another. The results showed that Nafri, Sentani, and Tabla language come from one language family.

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Author Biography

Yohanis Sanjoko, Balai Bahasa Papua dan Papua Barat

Jalan Yoka, Waena, Distrik Heram, Jayapura

0813344528976

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Published
2013-06-01
How to Cite
Sanjoko, Y. (2013). The Relation of Nafri, Sentani, and Tabla Language:. Gramatika: Jurnal Ilmiah Kebahasaan Dan Kesastraan, 1(1), 41-54. https://doi.org/10.31813/gramatika/1.1.2013.16.41--54
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Vol 1 No 1 (2013): Gramatika, Volume I, Nomor 1, Januari--Juni 2013
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