Language Information by Source

Sourcebook on Tomini-Tolitoi Languages: General Information and Word Lists

Nikolaus P. Himmelmann. 2001. "Sourcebook On Tomini-Tolitoi Languages: General Information and Word Lists." 511: Canberra: Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, Australian National University.

Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
6000
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 2

Most adults in the community are speakers, but children generally are not.

2

Speakers

Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
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Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context

Countries
Indonesia
Location Description

On Sulawesi. Near Ampibabo.

Government Support
No government support.
Institutional Support
No institutional support
Speakers' Attitude
Generally negative.
Other Languages Used By The Community
Indonesian, Kaili
Number of Other Language Speakers:
Most of the community speaks Indonesian, the national language. Many also speak Kaila, a regional lingua franca.
Domains of Other Languages:
None

Writing Systems

Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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