Niger-Congo
Konni, Ghana
Kâte Ka: Spirit of the Valley
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Kâte, an Austronesian language spoken by around 20,000 in Papua New Guinea.
Market Insights
Content includes oral storytelling and regional gatherings. Tok Pisin media is popular among youth.
Cultural Context
Respectful language towards elders, with formal terms in social contexts.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic conventions.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct tonal qualities, nasalized sounds, challenging for outsiders.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense inferred by context.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand around 10-15% for clarity.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles require simplified language due to tonal depth.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding for specific phonetic markers.
Other information
Reflects resilience and strong ties to community.
Our Human Voices
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