Pendau
A language of Indonesia (Sulawesi)
| Population | 4,500 (Quick 2003). |
| Region | Central Sulawesi, centered in Balaesang subdistrict, Walandano, Sibayu and other villages; about half live scattered north to the Totoli [txe], with some near Balaesang subdistrict. |
| Language map |
Indonesia, Sulawesi, reference number 74 |
| Alternate names | Ndaoe, Ndau, Umalasa |
| Classification | Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Celebic, Tomini-Tolitoli, Tomini, Southern |
| Language development | Grammar. Bible portions: 2002. |
| Writing system | Latin script. |
| Comments | Muslim, Christian. |
Entries from the SIL Bibliography about this language:
Academic Publications
LAIDIG, Wyn D., editor. 1999. Studies in Sulawesi Linguistics, part VI.
QUICK, Philip A., author. 1991. "Interpretation of nasal-stop clusters in Pendau."
QUICK, Philip A., author. 2002. "A sketch of the primary transitive verbs in Pendau."
QUICK, Philip A., author. 2003. A grammar of the Pendau language.
QUICK, Philip A., author. 2006. "A lexicographical introduction and inventory of Pendau fish names."
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QUICK, Philip A., author. 2006. "Is there a VP in Pendau?."
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QUICK, Philip A., author. 2008. "Is there a VP in Pendau?."
QUICK, Philip A., author. 2008. A grammar of the Pendau language of central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
QUICK, Philip A., author. n.d. "Sekilas tata bahasa Pendau."
Vernacular Publications
Banya' neintolu bulaan = Angsa bertelur emas (The goose who laid the golden egg). 2005.
Eda tonapande = Si pithi yang cerdik (The cunning mouse). 2005.
SiAde o Tagunyo = Ade and His Friends = Ade dan Temannya . 2006.
Sitina napande nombilang (Tina bisa berhitung) (Tina can count). 2005.
Tumpang Ma'o RiPalu = Froggie goes to Palu = KATAK HENDAK KE PALU . 2006.
ULASANG TONOTUMPO' = The Proud Turtle = KURA-KURA YANG SOMBONG . 2006.

