Kumbewaha

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A language of Indonesia

ISO 639-3
xks
Alternate Names
Kumberaha, Umbewaha
User Population

1,010 (2010 census), decreasing.

Location

Southeast Sulawesi province: Buton regency, Lasalimu sub-district, Kumbewaha and Wajah Jaya villages on southeast Buton island.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Eastern, Southeastern, Muna-Buton, Nuclear Muna-Buton, Buton, East Buton
Language Use

Mixed in all domains. Some young people, all adults. Negative attitudes. Most also use Cia-Cia [cia]. Most also use Indonesian [ind]. Also use Lasalimu [llm]. Also use Tukang Besi North [khc]. Also use Tukang Besi South [bhq].

Language Development

Literacy rate in L2: 20%.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kumbewaha
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].

Other Comments

Muslim.