Fataluku

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A language of East Timor

ISO 639-3
ddg
Alternate Names
Dagada, Dagaga, Dagoda’
User Population

48,400 (2020 World Factbook).

Location

Lautém district: Los Palos area on Timor island east tip.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Trans-New Guinea, West, Timor-Alor-Pantar, Timor
Dialects

May be related to Oirata [oia] on nearby Kisar Island. Significant dialect variation. May be several languages.

Typology

Verb final.

Language Use

Used as L2 by Makuva [lva].

Language Development

Dictionary. Bible portions: 2016.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Fataluku
Writing

Latin script [Latn].

Other Comments

Christian, traditional religion.