Indonesia is a country that has many local languages. According to data from Ethnologue, Indonesia has 726 languages spoken by various ethnic groups in all regions of Indonesia. The following are 10 regional language which has the largest number of speakers in Indonesia.
1. language of Java (84.300.000 inhabitants).
The Java language is spoken by the people of Indonesia, especially in Java, Central and Eastern parts. However, in the other islands there are also speakers of Javanese. Even overseas also there are native-speakers of Javanese language, of which the country of Suriname, New Caledonia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The Java language has several levels, like a spiritual story, Vice, and Manners. According to 2000 census data, the Java language speakers in Indonesia is as much as 84 million more.
The Java language has several dialects, including Banten, Banyumas dialect, Blora, Bumiayu, Brebes, Cirebon, Kedu, Madiun, Malang, East Line (Jepara, Demak, Kudus, Rembang, starch), Line East Java (Tuban, Bojonegoro) Pekalongan, Semarang, Surakarta, Surabaya, Attack, Suriname, and Tegal.
2. the Sundanese language (34.000.000 inhabitants).
Sundanese language is spoken by the people of Indonesia, especially in the western part of Java island. Not only does this language is spoken in the western part of Java, but it is also spoken in various islands in Indonesia by the citizens of Sunda migration to the venue. Sundanese language is also spoken in overseas, especially in the area of migration the citizens of Sunda. According to the 2000 census data Sundanese language is spoken by 34 million inhabitants.
Sundanese language has several dialects, of which the Western dialect (South Jakarta), the northern dialect (Bogor, and surroundings), southern dialect/dialect of Priangan (Bandung and its surroundings, the Middle Eastern dialect (Majalengka and surroundings), Northeastern dialect (brass and surrounding areas), South-Eastern dialects (and surrounding Ciamis).
3. language of Madura (13.600.000 inhabitants).
Madura language is spoken by the people of Indonesia, especially on the island of Madura and the northern coast of East Java (Probolinggo and surroundings). The language is also widely spoken in Madura, Surabaya, Malang and surrounding areas and the surrounding islands, Masalembo, until Borneo. Many Madurese language influenced by Malay, Javanese, Bugis, Chinese, and so on. Many words from these languages are rooted in the Malay language, even to the Minangkabau language. But of course with a different pronunciation. Discuss Madura have a unique pronunciation, so that people outside the island will feel difficulty in studying it. According to 2000 census data, the Madurese language speakers about 13 million people.
Madurese language has several dialects, of which dialect of Bangkalan, Sumenep, Sampang, Twg, and Kangean. The other dialect is a dialect that has been mixed with rural dialects of other languages.
4. the Minangkabau language (5.530.000 inhabitants).
The language spoken by the Minangkabau people in West Sumatra, Riau and West part of Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. In addition there are also in different regions, since many Minangkabau people migrated out of the area. According to the 2007 Census, the Minangkabau language spoken by at least 5 million.
Minangkabau language has many dialects, including the Standard Minangkabau language (dialect of Padang), Mandahiling Kuti Anyie, Pariaman, Padang Panjang, Ludai, river bars, Kurai, Kuranji, Salimpaung Batusangkar, and Rao-Rao Batusangkar.
5. Musi Language (3.930.000 inhabitants).
Musi language is a language spoken by the people of upper and lower along the Musi River, South Sumatra Province. Musi language also known as the S language and language in Palembang. This language speakers according to the 2000 census was 3.9 million inhabitants.
Musi language has several dialects, these dialects Pegagan, Musi S, Penukal, Kelingi, Rawas; Palembang, Palembang, long, Meranjat, Penesak, Belide, Burai Lematang, and Ilir.
6. Plurals (3,500,000 inhabitants)
The Bugis language is a language spoken by the people in South Sulawesi. In addition, the language is also spoken in other regions of the province of South Sulawesi in addition to sulawesi, Papua, Maluku, Kalimantan, Sumatra, and also in Sabah, Malaysia. According to the Census of tahun1991 language is spoken by about 3.5 million people.
The Bugis language has several dialects, these dialects of Bone, Pangkep, Camba, Srikalahasthi, Pasangkayu, Sinjai, Soppeng, Wajo, Barru, Sawitto, and Luwu.
7. Banjar Language (3,500,000 inhabitants)
Banjar language is the language spoken by the Banjar people in South Kalimantan. This language is also spoken in other areas like Central Kalimantan, East Kalimantan and Riau, Indragiri Hilir Regency. Abroad, the Banjar language is also spoken by the Banjar people in Malaysia. This language is heavily influenced by Malay, Javanese, and Dayak. According to the 2000 population census this language speakers numbered 3.5 million.
This language has two main dialects, the dialects of Kuala and upstream. Banjar Kuala dialect spoken by the inhabitants of Banjarmasin and Martapura,-Banjarbaru Pelaihari. While the upper dialect spoken by inhabitants in the area upstream of the river.
Balinese language is a language spoken by the people on the island of Bali, Lombok to the West, and a bit of the eastern tip of Java island. In Lombok, Bali language spoken mainly around the city of Mataram, while on the island of Java is spoken in a few villages in the Regency of Banyuwangi. As Javanese, Balinese language also contains some levels, such as Bali, Bali and Unpolished Madya, and Bali Alus. Balinese language closely related to the language of the Sasak, and several languages on the island of Sumbawa. Similarities with the Java language only due to the influence of the Java language’s vocabulary since the conquest of Bali by the Kingdom in Java, especially in the 14th century by Gajah Mada. In fonologis, the Balinese language Malay language more similar than the Java language. Similarities with the Java language only at the level of the language so that Bali Alus language very similar to the Java language Manners. According to the 2000 census the Balinese language spoken by the 3.3 million inhabitants.
Balinese language has various dialects, including Lowland dialect Bali (Karangasem, Klungkung, Buleleng, Tabanan, Gianyar, Jembrana, Indonesia), the Highlands of Bali (“Bali Aga”), and Nusa Penida.
Betawi language is a language spoken by the Betawi people in Jakarta. This language was the son of the Malay language. Betawi language is Creole (mixed) based on the Malay language Market plus the element of Sundanese, Javanese, Balinese, southern China (mainly Hokkien), Arabic, and European (mainly the Netherlands and Portugal). There are no structures in this language which distinguishes the Malay language, as the language evolved naturally. According to the 1993 census, the Betawi language speakers was 2.7 million.
That’s 10 regional language with most speakers in the country. Many local languages that are currently preserved due to the nature of the threatened less concerned than speakers of the language itself. Currently many children who are being taught the language Indonesia even a foreign language by their parents, and were not taught the mother tongue. So make them do not understand their native language. Indonesian Language is also an important language, but the language of Indonesia can be easily studied in the schools. While local languages, not all schools teach it. So the need for awareness of the parents to introduce their children to the mother tongue.
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