Fataluku

A language of East Timor

ISO 639: ddg
Alternate Names: Dagada, Dagaga, Dagoda’
Population: 48,400 (2020 World Factbook).
Location:: Lautém district: Los Palos area on Timor island east tip.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Trans-New Guinea, West, Timor-Alor-Pantar, Timor
Dialects: May be related to Oirata [oia] on nearby Kisar Island. Significant dialect variation. May be several languages.
Typology: Verb final.
Language Use: Used as L2 by Makuva [lva].
Language Development: Dictionary. Bible portions: 2016.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Fataluku
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian, traditional religion.

Location: Lautém district: Los Palos area on Timor island east tip.