Habun language

Habu (Habun) is a language spoken in central East Timor.

Habu
RegionEast Timor
Native speakers
2,700 (2010)[1]
Language codes
ISO 639-3hbu
Glottologhabu1241
ELPHabu[2]
Distribution of Habun mother-tongue speakers in East Timor

The classification of Habu is unclear. Structurally, it is Malayo-Polynesian. However, its vocabulary is largely Papuan, similar to that of Makasae.

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