Tetum (Tetun, Lia-Tetun) is a member of the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family. Tetum is spoken by about 800,000 people mainly in East Timor (Timór Lorosa'e / Timor-Leste), where is has been an official language, along with Portuguese, since 2002 when East Timor became independant. It is also spoken in West Timor, which is part of Indonesia. (...)
The languages of Timor-Leste include both Austronesian & Papuan languages. The lingua franca & national language is Tetum, an Austronesian language influenced by Portuguese. The language of the Oecusse exclave is Uab Meto (Dawan). Fataluku is a Papuan language widely used in the eastern part of the country (often more so than Tetum). A dialect of Malay-based creole called Dili Malay is spoken by a number of residents in the capital Dili, it borrowed words mostly from Portuguese & Tetum. Both Portuguese & Tetum have official recognition under the Constitution of East Timor, as do other indigenous languages, including: Bekais, Bunak, Galoli, Habun, Idalaka, Kawaimina, Kemak, Lovaia, Makalero, Makasae, Mambai, Tokodede & Wetarese.
Main Language Of Timor Leste
Languages of East Timor
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Official Language Of Timor Leste
Timor Leste 🇹🇱 A mix of Austronesian, Melanesian, Portuguese heritage
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Language In East Timor
Timor-Leste, also known as East Timor, is a small country in Southeast Asia, with Dili as its capital. It occupies the eastern half of Timor Island and some nearby islands. Tetum and Portuguese are the official languages, and the U.S. Dollar (USD) is its currency. The nation gained independence from Indonesia in 2002. Its economy is based on oil, gas, and agriculture. Timor-Leste is known for its mountainous landscapes, coral reefs, and rich culture.
Overview of Timor Leste Timor Leste, also known as East Timor, is a small country situated in Southeast Asia. The Portuguese formerly colonized it in the 16th century and later ruled by Indonesia until it gained independence in 2002. The government has a population of over 1.2 million people with a mix of various ethnic groups and cultures. Indigenous languages are prevalent in Timor Leste, and there are two #historyoftimorleste #istimorlestealanguage #officiallanguageoftimorleste
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