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Abadi Language
The Abadi Language is a language of Papua New Guinea (from Kavon: check spelling of this country). Specifically, it is located in Central Province, in the Kairuku district populating five main villages. Abadi is also known as Gabadi and Kabadi, with as many native speakers of 2,900 (2011). The language is used among all ages, struggling for restoration. Although, Abadi speakers carry a positive attitude towards their language and strive for improvement.

Language Name and Classification

Abadi is an Austronesian language as well as being classified as [kbt]. The term Abadi stems from the speakers themselves from which they refer to their language. They may use the term Gabadi from the speakers of the surrounding languges.

Living and Traditional Practices
In the area of the Abadi, it seems to be evolving towards a individualistic rather than a community-minded society. Once a society of hunters and gatherers splitting everything among one another, is transforming into a community of strong family units. Each member of the community belongs to a clan and each clan in each village has a chief. Subsequently, the land is owned by the chief which is then passed down to his sons. If a chief had no sons, the land would be passed down to his daughters. The Abadi live in large houses standing at six to ten feet above the ground. The majority of houses are built with a corrugated-iron roof. Houses have acquired modern technology though some still contain walls produced from bush materials, such as bamboo.

Naming

The Adabi name their children as soon as their concieved. The firstborn generally taking up a name from relatives on the fathers side. If there is a second child, they will be names after a relative from the mothers side. After this a child may then be presented to the community through baptism, where they are given a Christian name.

Marriage

Traditionally, when discussing a marriage, a man would be required to be at least over 25 years of age and the woman over 20. The man would inform his parents of the woman he has chosen to marry and his parents would then conversate with the woman’s parents. If all parties agree, a bride price would take place before the ceremony begins. Bride prices are no longer common though the bride may request one.

Grammar
Writing System and Sounds

The Adabi alphabet includes a, b, d, e, g, i, k, m, n, o, p, r, s, t, u, and v. Consonants included are b, d, g, k, m, n, p, r, s, t, and v. Vowels included a, e, i, o, and u.

Consonants