Hamtai language


Hamtai is the most populous of the Angan languages of Papua New Guinea. It is also known as Kamea, Kapau, and Watut. Dialects are Wenta, Howi, Pmasa’a, Hamtai proper, and Kaintiba. The language was unwritten until 2009.

Phonology

In Hamtai, there are 14 consonants, 7 vowels, and two tones.

Vowels

Consonants