Fataluku
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A language of East Timor
ISO 639-3
Alternate Names
Dagada, Dagaga, Dagoda’
Population
37,000 (2010 census).
Location
Lautém district: Los Palos area on Timor island east tip.
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Language Status
6a* (Vigorous).
Classification
Dialects
May be related to Oirata [oia] on nearby Kisar Island. Significant dialect variation. May be several languages.
Typology
Verb final.
Language Development
Bible portions: 2016.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].
Christian, traditional religion.