Barakai

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: baj
Alternate Names: Workai
Population: 4,450 (2011 SIL).
Location:: Maluku province: Apara, Bemun, Longgar, and Mesiang villages in the south; Barakai island; some on Gomo-Gomo island northeast of Barakai.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Aru
Dialects: Barakai, Mesiang. Reportedly similar to Karey [kyd]. Lexical similarity: 70% with Batuley [bay].
Language Use: Vigorous.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Barakai
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian, Muslim, traditional religion.

Location: Maluku province: Apara, Bemun, Longgar, and Mesiang villages in the south; Barakai island; some on Gomo-Gomo island northeast of Barakai.