Molof language


Molof is a poorly documented Papuan language spoken by about 200 people in :id:Molof, Senggi, Keerom|Molof village, Senggi District, Keerom Regency.

Classification

placed it as an independent branch of Trans–New Guinea, but Ross could not find enough evidence to classify it. Søren Wichmann tentatively considers it to be a language isolate, as does Foley. Usher tentatively suggests it may be a Pauwasi language.

Phonology

Molof has a small consonant inventory, but a large one for vowels.
Molof consonants, quoted by Foley from Donohue :
Molof vowels, quoted by Foley from Donohue :

Basic vocabulary

Basic vocabulary of Molof from Rumaropen, quoted in Foley :