Fataluku language

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Fataluku
Spoken in: eastern East Timor
Total speakers: 30,000 + regional usage
Language family: Trans-New Guinea (TNG)
 West TNG linkage
  East Timor
   Fataluku
Language codes
ISO 639-1: none
ISO 639-2: paa
ISO 639-3: ddg
Note: This page may contain IPA phonetic symbols in Unicode. See IPA chart for English for an English-​based pronunciation key.

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.

[edit] Words and Phrases in Fataluku

Fataluku and other East Timorese languages
Fataluku and other East Timorese languages

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.

Lemara. go home.

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