Preliminary notes on the Nedebang language
Preliminary notes on the Nedebang language
Critically Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~200
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 5
A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.
5
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 5
Used only in a few very specific domains, such as in ceremonies, songs, prayer, proverbs, or certain limited domestic activities.
5
Transmission
Transmission 4
Many of the grandparent generation speak the language, but younger people generally do not.
4
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
approximately 500 in Balungada
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"Religion plays a significant role in the social and linguistic dynamics of the region. With the exception of Air Panas, the people of Balungada are Christian, and most residents are of Klamu descent. In contrast the people of Baulang and the Air Panas are Islamic and contain significant populations of Austronesian-speakers who have migrated from Baranusa. The language thus appears to be more viable in Balungada."
Location and Context
Countries
Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Location Description
the island of Pantar in the Indonesian province of Nusa Tenggara Timur
Government Support
no
Institutional Support
no
Speakers' Attitude
No results found.
Other Languages Used By The Community
Indonesian, Alor Malay, Teiwa
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
all
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
Mensaje informativo
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