Moma

A language of Indonesia

ISO 639: myl
Alternate Names: Kulawi, Moma-Kulawi
Population: 9,940 (2010 census).
Location:: Central Sulawesi province: Kulawi sub-district, Kulawi and Toro town areas.
Language Status: 5 (Developing).
Classification: Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Kaili-Pamona, Northern, Kaili
Dialects: None known. Reportedly historically a variety of Kaili [lew], but strong lexical influences from Uma [ppk].
Language Use: Used by all. Also use Indonesian [ind].
Language Development: 550 Moma speakers enrolled in the literacy program (2013 A. Eastwood). Used in 50% of the schools one hour per week for literacy. Literature. Bible portions: 1939–2015.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Moma
Writing: Latin script [Latn].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Central Sulawesi province: Kulawi sub-district, Kulawi and Toro town areas.