Also Known As:
Helon, Semau, Kupang, Kupong
Dialects & Varieties
- Helong Darat (Funai)
- Helong Pulau (Semau)
- Helong Bolok
Recent Resources
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
Helong langauage consultants audio-video recorded route descriptions, positional verbs, proverbs, an
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.
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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