Also Known As:
Helon, Semau, Kupang, Kupong
Dialects & Varieties
- Helong Darat (Funai)
- Helong Pulau (Semau)
- Helong Bolok
Recent Resources
A website about documentation of Helong
Abstract
Helong is an Austronesian language spoken in Indonesia with three dialects: Pulau, Bolok an
Materials collected on Funai Helong, collected with the support of the Language and Culture Unit (UB
Threatened
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
14,000
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 2
A majority of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are gradually decreasing.
2
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 3
Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.
3
Transmission
Transmission -1
All members of the community, including children, speak the language.
-1
Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Preliminary report on Funai Helong
Bibliography of Locations:
Preliminary report on Funai Helong
Bibliography of Context:
Preliminary report on Funai Helong