Fuyug Dictionary

The Fuyug language of Papua New Guinea is spoken by over 14,000 people.

The Fuyug language of Papua New Guinea is spoken by over 14,000 people in Central province: Goilala district, Owen Stanley range; and Oro province.

The language is classified as Trans-New Guinea, Southeast Goilalan. The ISO code is [fuy]. Alternate names include: Fujuge, Fuyuge, Fuyughe, Mafufu, and Mafulu. There are four dialects: Central Udab, Northeast Fuyug, North-South Udab, and West Fuyug. All four dialects are 90% cognate with each other (Bradshaw 2007).