Simalungun
Simalungun is a Batak language spoken by the Batak people, predominantly in the highlands of North Sumatra, Indonesia. It is one of the Batak languages, which are part of the Malayo-Polynesian language family. The language is known for its complex system of honorifics, which is a feature of many Austronesian languages. Simalungun is primarily spoken in the Simalungun Regency, but it also has speakers in other parts of North Sumatra and even in neighboring countries.
The Batak people are known for their agricultural practices, particularly rice cultivation, which is a significant
Simalungun has a tonal system, which means that the pitch of the voice can change the meaning
Despite its rich cultural and linguistic heritage, Simalungun is facing challenges due to globalization and the