Simbo

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A language of Solomon Islands

ISO 639-3
sbb
Alternate Names
Madeggusu, Mandeghughusu, Sibo
Population

2,700 (1999 SIL).

Location

Western Province, Simbo island.

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Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Central-Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Eastern Malayo-Polynesian, Oceanic, Western Oceanic, Meso Melanesian, New Ireland, South New Ireland-Northwest Solomonic, New Georgia, West
Dialects

Distinct from Lungga [lga] and Ghanongga [ghn].

Language Use

Roviana [rug] use decreasing.

Language Development
Grammar.