Austronesian
Kiribati, Kiribati
Gilbertese Gi: Spirit of the Sea
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Gilbertese, an Austronesian language spoken by around 120,000 people, mostly in Kiribati.
Market Insights
Content includes radio, TV, and print media. Younger speakers often consume English content.
Cultural Context
Formal language is used with elders; dialectal differences exist but are minor.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic variations.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct vowel lengthening and nasal sounds, challenging for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Subject-Verb-Object (SVO); tense is contextually implied.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand around 5-10% for cultural specificity.
Localization Challenges
Subtitle syncing requires simplified phrases for clarity.
Technical Considerations
Encoding support is generally strong due to Latin script.
Other information
Proverbs emphasize resilience and ocean life.
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