Austronesian
Kadazan Dusun, Malaysia
Dusun Du: Spirit of the Hills
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Central Dusun, a Dusunic language spoken by approximately 150,000 in Sabah, Malaysia.
Market Insights
Content includes radio, music, and community gatherings. Malay and English are common among youth.
Cultural Context
Respect for elders and formal language. Dialects vary by district.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited diacritics for tone.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct vowel harmony and nasal sounds, challenging for outsiders.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense implied by context.
Media and Text Layout
Translation expands by 10-15% for cultural specificity.
Localization Challenges
Subtitle constraints due to tonal qualities.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding support for tonal markers.
Other information
Reflects strong connection to land and customs.
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