Habun language

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Habu
Region East Timor
Native speakers
2,700 (2010) [1]
Official status
Recognised minority
language in
Language codes
ISO 639-3 hbu
Glottolog habu1241
ELP Habu
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Distribution of Habun mother-tongue speakers in East Timor

Habu (Habun) is a language spoken in central East Timor.

The classification of Habu is unclear. Structurally, it is Malayo-Polynesian. However, its vocabulary is largely Papuan, similar to that of Makasae.

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References

  1. Habu at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)