Chuukese language

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:language
gptkbp:cultural_influence influenced by English
influenced by Spanish
influenced by Japanese
gptkbp:cultural_significance important for identity of Chuukese people
gptkbp:family Austronesian
gptkbp:formulation SVO (Subject-Verb-Object) order
gptkbp:gender gptkb:none
gptkbp:has_dialects Weno
Fefen
Tonoas
Kuttu
Namoneas
gptkbp:has_documentation limited resources available
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chuukese language
gptkbp:iso639-3 chk
gptkbp:language gptkb:Oceanic_languages
Polynesian language
used in traditional ceremonies
community efforts ongoing
used in daily communication
declining number of speakers
studied by linguists
used in songs
used in storytelling
used in folklore
education system issues
lack of written materials
influence of globalization
radio broadcasts available
urban migration effects
newspapers published
TV programs available
chk
has academic publications
gptkbp:language_of_instruction taught in some schools
gptkbp:language_revitalization efforts ongoing
gptkbp:language_support endangered
gptkbp:notable_speakers approximately 50,000
gptkbp:polyphony has 5 vowels
has 18 consonants
gptkbp:recognition part of cultural heritage
recognized by local government
gptkbp:related_to Kosraean language
Pohnpeian language
gptkbp:spoken_in gptkb:Chuuk_State
gptkbp:status official language in Chuuk State
gptkbp:subfamily Micronesian
gptkbp:system Latin script
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chuukese
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7