Fataluku Language (ddg)

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Also Known As: Dagada,Dagaga,Dagoda'


Description:

Fataluku (also known as Dagaga, Dagoda', Dagada) is a Papuan language spoken by approximately 30,000 people of Fataluku ethnicity in the eastern areas of East Timor, especially around Lospalos. It is a Papuan language, and is usually considered a Trans–New Guinea language. It is given the status of a national language under the constitution. The letter 'c' and the letter combination 'tx' are pronounced as 'ch'. Hó, Rau. Yes. Upe, Kapare. No. Lulue. Thank you. Tali lulue. Thank you very much. Helupai, Aka natxuni You're welcome. Tolune. Please. Ant ivi nere. Excuse me. Ó lai'i. Hello. Nita tana fale. Goodbye. Ihani koice. See you later. Naunop irauni. Good morning. Vacu hici /Meucia irauni. Good afternoon. Mua koun irauni. Good evening. Muna koun irauni. Good night. Ana. Me. Eceremu. think or guest.

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Location of Fataluku Language Speakers

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Overview

Main Country: East Timor
Spoken In:

Regions: Asia

ISO 639-3 Code: ddg

Classification Taxonomy

All Languages

  Trans-New Guinea Group

    South Birds Head-Timor-Alor-Pantar Group

      Timor-Alor-Pantar Group

        Fataluku Group

          Fataluku Language