Batak Simalungun Language Resources (bts)

Batak Simalungun, is an Austronesian language of Sumatra. It is spoken by sbout 1.7 million people mainly in Simalungun Regency and Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia. The language is a dominant medium of communication within the Simalungun community, used in daily life and traditional ceremonies. It functions as a regional language, a mother tongue, and a supporter of the national language, Indonesian.

Respect for elders is a key aspect of the culture, with specific forms of address used for elders. Cultural idioms can be challenging for outsiders to understand. The Simalungun people have a rich culture with specific terms of address and kinship systems reflected in their language. The language has specific phonetic tones and nasalized sounds that can be challenging for outsiders to master.

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