Lemerig language

Lemerig is an Oceanic language spoken on Vanua Lava, in Vanuatu.

Lemerig
Pak, Päk, Sasar
Pronunciation[lɪmɪˈriɣ]
Native toVanuatu
RegionVanua Lava
Native speakers
2 (2010)
DialectsAlo-Teqel, Pak, Sasar
Language codes
ISO 639-3lrz
Glottologleme1238
ELPLemerig
Lemerig is classified as Critically Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger

Lemerig is no longer actively spoken. The 2 remaining speakers live on the northern coast of the island. The language has receded in favour of its neighbours Mwotlap and Vera'a.

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