Tanema language


Tanema is a nearly extinct language of the island of Vanikoro, in the easternmost province of the Solomon Islands.

Vitality

As of 2012, Tanema is only spoken by one speaker, Lainol Nalo. It has been replaced by Teanu, the main language of Vanikoro.

The language

Some information on Tanema, as well as on the two other languages of the island, can be found in.