Suwawa language

In today's world, Suwawa language has become a topic of great relevance and interest. Since its emergence, Suwawa language has garnered the interest and attention of experts and hobbyists alike. It is a topic that has been the subject of debates, discussions and analysis in different areas, since its impact and scope transcend borders and cover multiple aspects of daily life. Suwawa language has been shown to have a significant influence on society, the economy, culture and the way people perceive the world around them. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the phenomenon of Suwawa language and its importance today, analyzing its implications and its role in the evolution and transformation of various aspects of modern society.

Not to be confused with the language spoken on the western half of Sumbawa Island, Sumbawa.
Suwawa
Bonda
Native toIndonesia
RegionNorth Sulawesi
Native speakers
5,000 (2012)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3swu
Glottologsuwa1241

Suwawa is a Philippine language spoken in North Sulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia. It is also known as Bonda, Bone, Bunda, Bune, Suvava, and Toewawa.[2] The language mostly spoken in Suwawa District, Regency of Bone Bolango.

References

  1. ^ Suwawa at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ Suwawa Lewis, M. Paul, Gary F. Simons, and Charles D. Fennig (eds.). 2015. Ethnologue: Languages of the World, Eighteenth edition. Dallas, Texas: SIL International

Further reading

  • Kasim, Ny. M.; Wahidji, Habu; Pateda, Mansoer; Junus, Husain; Tuloli, Nani (1981). Struktur Bahasa Suwawa [Suwawa Structure] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa – via repositori.kemdikbud.go.id.
  • Pateda, Mansoer; Pulubuhu, Yennie P. (1985). Kamus Suwawa–Indonesia [Suwawa–Indonesian Dictionary] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Pusat Pembinaan dan Pengembangan Bahasa – via repositori.kemdikbud.go.id.
  • Rangubang, J.; Panrelli-Adrah, N.; Pesik, N.; Paath, R.; Palar, W. (2001). Fonologi Bahasa Suwawa [Suwawa Phonology] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Pusat Bahasa. ISBN 979-685-192-X – via repositori.kemdikbud.go.id.
Suwawa language test of Wikipedia at Wikimedia Incubator


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