Tobian
[别称 Ramari Hatohobei, Hatohobeian, Tobi]语系:Austronesian
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语系:Austronesian
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信息不完整 “Ethnologue: Languages of the World, 16th Edition (2009)” . M. Paul Lewis · SIL International
Palauan
Official language in state of Tobi
Tobi (Hatohobei) Island and near the capitol
信息不完整 “Tobian Language Use Survey” . Black, Barbara; Black, Peter (2009)
"Eight of the respondents feel that Tobian will soon disappear and nine will be bothered if it does disappear (no one replied that they would not be bothered).
The changes in the Tobian language were said to be also a result of the young people who commonly speak Sonsorolese and Echangese and then are unable to understand their Tobian elders. Change is thought as well to come from people moving away from Tobi and from Echang.
Almost half the respondents feel that the ability to speak Palauan and/or English is necessary for success in Palau."
Sonsorolese
Echangese
Palauan
English
"Most respondents reported commonly using more than one language at a time. Tobian was commonly used at home and in the neighborhood and with children, elders, and siblings."
信息不完整 “Personal communication regarding Tobian (ramarih Hatohobei)” . Bill Palmer (2021)
Tobi island has a population of about 30. There is also a mixed Sonsoral/Tobian-speaking community in part of the capital.