Yakseliksi

Yakseliksi is a near-extinct dialect of the Tobelo-Ahomi language group, spoken in the island of Halmahera, which is part of the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. It belongs to the Austronesian language family and is one of the many languages spoken in the region. Despite being a distinct dialect, yakseliksi is not widely recognized as a separate language in linguistic literature.

Traditionally, yakseliksi was spoken in the delta of the Saley River, which is located in the bedal region of the island. The region's isolation has led to the unique development of yakseliksi, which has distinct phonological and grammatical features. The dialect has retained many of the traditional Austronesian linguistic characteristics, such as its emphasis on polysynthesis and its use of complex verb morphology.

Yakseliksi is not a widely spoken language, with estimates suggesting there are fewer than 100 fluent speakers remaining. The decline of the dialect can be attributed to the increasing adoption of Indonesian as the official language in the region, as well as the migration of people to urban centers. Despite its limited use, yakseliksi continues to be studied by anthropologists and linguists, providing valuable insights into the cultural and linguistic diversity of Indonesia's ethnic groups.

Efforts have been made to document and preserve yakseliksi, with a few researchers conducting fieldwork to record the dialect and its remaining speakers. However, the dialect remains at risk of falling out of use and entering into language obsolescence, highlighting the need for continued documentation and conservation efforts to preserve Indonesia's linguistic heritage.