← Language & communication Language & communication · Advanced English

Aimele language

Bosavi language spoken in Papua New Guinea

1 min
estimated reading
5
complete sections
13.36
algorithmic grade estimate

Before you read

Use the article and the local dictionary together

The complexity label is calculated from sentence length and syllable estimates; it is guidance, not an assessment of you. Open any highlighted word below for its full local dictionary page.

Words
80
Native text
646 characters
Dictionary match
68%
Revision
1359234406 · 2026-06-14T00:41:40Z
Key vocabulary

Words to check before reading

Overview

Aimele is a Papuan language of Papua New Guinea. It has around 300 speakers, living primarily in Lake Campbell in Western Province, where it is the dominant language of the community.

Names

The alternate names for Aimele are Eibela and Kware.

Phonology

Aimele has 28 phonemes in total, with a consonantal inventory of 13 phonemes, and a vowel inventory of 14 phonemes when including diphthongs and lengthened vowels, or 5 without.

Consonants

The consonantal system is very similar to the ones found in the neighboring languages Kasua, Kaluli, Kamula and Odoodee. *

External links

*An archive of Eibela language materials from the Bosavi region *OLAC resources in and about the Aimele language

Language & communication

Continue with related local reading

Open learning series

Continue with a related English lesson