In this article, we will explore the fascinating world of Babatana language and everything it has to offer. From its origins to its relevance today, we will immerse ourselves in a wide range of information that will allow us to better understand this topic. We will analyze its different facets, explore its impacts on society and reflect on its future. Join us on this amazing tour and discover everything Babatana language has to teach us.
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Babatana | |
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East Choiseul | |
Native to | Solomon Islands |
Native speakers | (7,100 cited 1999) |
Dialects |
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | baa |
Glottolog | sout3208 |
Babatana, also spelled Mbambatana, is the principal indigenous language of Choiseul Province, Solomon Islands. Although native to the South Choiseul coastline area between Sepa and the Manggo Bay area, the use of this language has spread across much of Choiseul Island and it is generally understood, much like Solomon Islands Pijin, across the province as a second or third language.
The following represents the Sisiqa dialect:
Bilabial | Alveolar | Post- alveolar |
Velar | ||
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Plosive | voiceless | p | t | k | |
voiced | b | d | dʒ | ɡ | |
Fricative | voiceless | s | |||
voiced | β | z | ɣ | ||
Nasal | m | n | ŋ | ||
Trill | r | ||||
Lateral | l |
Front | Central | Back | |
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Close | i | ə | u |
Mid | e | o | |
Open | a |