Behoa language

In today's world, Behoa language has gained unprecedented importance. Whether from an economic, technological, social or cultural point of view, Behoa language is an issue that is constantly present in our lives. Its impact is so broad that its analysis and understanding is essential to understand the context in which we find ourselves. In this article, we will explore the different aspects and perspectives related to Behoa language, with the aim of shedding light on its relevance and influence in our society.

Behoa
Besoa
Native toIndonesia
RegionSulawesi
Native speakers
10,000 (2007)
Language codes
ISO 639-3bep
Glottologbeso1237
ELPBesoa

Behoa (also Besoa) is an Austronesian language spoken in the North Lore district of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Together with Napu and Bada, it belongs to the Badaic subgroup. Based on lexical similarity, Behoa occupies an immediate position within Badaic between Napu and Bada; nevertheless it is geographically, politically and culturally distinct.

References

  1. ^ Behoa at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
  2. ^ a b Martens, Michael P. (1989). "The Badaic languages of Central Sulawesi" (PDF). In Sneddon, James N. (ed.). Studies in Sulawesi Languages, Part 1. Jakarta: Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya. pp. 19–53.

Further reading

  • Saro, Ahmad; Sulaiman, Hanafi; Rahim, Abdillah A.; Kuruda, Sudarmin (1991). Struktur Bahasa Besoa [Besoa Structure] (in Indonesian). Jakarta: Departemen Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan. ISBN 979-459-165-3 – via repositori.kemdikbud.go.id.