Bahonsuai
Native to	Indonesia
Region	Sulawesi
Native speakers	(200 cited 1999)^[1]
Language family	Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian Celebic Bungku–Tolaki Bahonsuai
Language codes
ISO 639-3	`bsu`
Glottolog	`baho1237`
ELP	Bahonsuai

Bahonsuai is an Austronesian language of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

References

Mead, David. 1998. Proto-Bungku-Tolaki: Reconstruction of its phonology and aspects of its morphosyntax. PhD dissertation. Houston: Rice University. hdl:1911/19290
Mead, David. 1999. The Bungku–Tolaki languages of south-eastern Sulawesi, Indonesia. Series D-91. Canberra: Pacific Linguistics. hdl:1885/146198 doi:10.15144/PL-D91

Kaili–Wolio *

* indicates proposed status
? indicates classification dispute
† indicates extinct status

Austronesian languages

Formosan languages

Rukaic

Rukai

Tsouic

Northern

Atayalic	Atayal Seediq
Northwest Formosan	Saisiyat Pazeh † Kulon † Thao Babuza Favorlang † Papora-Hoanya †

East

Kavalanic	Basay † Kavalan Luilang †
Ami	Amis Sakizaya
Siraiyac	Siraya † Taivoan †

Southern ?

Malayo–Polynesian

Western branches of Malayo–Polynesian

Philippine
(linkage) ?

Northern Alta Southern Alta
Central Cordilleran	Balangao Bontoc Ifugao Isinai Itneg Kalinga Kankanaey Tuwali
Southern Cordilleran	Bugkalot Ibaloi Iwaak Kalanguya Karao Pangasinan

Central Luzon

Kapampangan Hatang Kayi (Remontado)
Sambalic	Abellen Ambala Mag-antsi Bolinao Botolan Mag-indi Mariveleño Sambal

Northern Mindoro

Greater Central
Philippine

Southern Mindoro

Central Philippine

Tagalogic	Filipino Kasiguranin Tagalog Old Tagalog † Batangueño
Bikol	Albay Bikol Central Bikol Isarog Agta Mount Iraya Agta Mount Iriga Agta Pandan Bikol Rinconada
Bisayan	Akeanon Asi Bantayanon Baybay Butuanon Caluyanon Capiznon Cebuano Boholano Old Cebuano † Cuyonon Hiligaynon Kabalian Karay-a Karolanos Magahat Masbateño Northern Sorsogon Onhan Porohanon Ratagnon Romblomanon Southern Sorsogon Sulod Surigaonon Tausug Waray
Mansakan	Davawenyo Kalagan Kamayo Mamanwa Mandaya Mansaka
(unclassified)	Ata †

Palawanic

Subanen

Western Subanon

Other branches

Ati Klata Umiray Dumaget
Manide–Alabat	Inagta Alabat Manide

Greater Barito *

Barito

Malagasy Bushi Deyah Malang Witu Balangan Ma'anyan Paku Lawangan Kohin Dohoi Siang Bakumpai Ngaju Ampanang Tunjung
Sama–Bajaw	Abaknon Bajaw Mapun Pangutaran Sama Sama West Coast Bajaw Yakan

Basap *

Greater
North Borneo *

North Borneo *

Northeast Sabah *

Southwest Sabah *

Greater
Dusunic *

Bisaya–Lotud	Brunei Bisaya Lotud
Dusunic	Kadazandusun Central Dusun Coastal Kadazan Kuijau Eastern Kadazan Kota Marudu Talantang Rungus / Momogun Klias River Kadazan
Paitanic	Tombonuwo Kinabatangan Abai Sungai Serudung

Greater
Murutic *

Tatana ? Papar
Murutic	Tagol Timugon Keningau Selungai Sembakung Baukan Okolod Paluan Ganaʼ Kalabakan Nonukan Tidong Sesayap Tidong

Malayo–Chamic *

Iban–Malayan

Sundanese

Sundanese
- Old Sundanese †
- Baduy
- Bantenese
- Cirebonese

Rejang ?

Rejang

Moklenic ?

Moken
Moklen

Sumatran *

Northwest Sumatra
–Barrier Islands

Enggano ? Gayo Mentawai Nias Sikule Simeulue
Batak	Alas Angkola Dairi Karo Simalungun Toba Mandailing

Nasal ?

Lampungic

Lampung
Lampung Nyo
Lampung Api
Komering

Javanese

Javanese
- Kawi / Old Javanese †
- Banyumasan
- Osing
- Tenggerese

Madurese

Kaili–Wolio *

Bugis

Seko–Badaic *

Seko	Budong-Budong Panasuan Seko Padang Seko Tengah
Badaic	Bada Behoa Napu

Northern

Mamuju Mandar
Massenrempulu	Duri Enrekang Maiwa Malimpung
Pitu Ulunna Salu	Aralle-Tabulahan Bambam Dakka Pannei Ulumandaʼ
Toraja	Kalumpang Mamasa Pattae' Lawa Talondoʼ ? Toraja-Saʼdan

Lemolang

Isolates

Central Malayo-Polynesian languages

Bima

Bima

Sumba–Flores

Sumba–Hawu

Savu	Hawu Dhao
Sumba	Kambera Mamboru Anakalangu Wanukaka Pondok Baliledo Wejewa Lamboya Kodi Gaura

Western Flores

Flores–Lembata

Sika Kedang
Lamaholot	Lamaholot Alorese Lamatuka Lewo Eleng Levuka South Lembata Lamalera Lewotobi Adonara Ile Ape Mingar

Selaru

Kei–Tanimbar ?

Aru

Timoric *

Helong Tetum Idalaka
Central Timor *	Kemak Tukudede Mambai Bekais
Wetar–Galoli ?	Wetar Galoli Atauran
Kawaimina	Kairui Waimoa Midiki Naueti ? Habun ?
Luangic–Kisaric ?	Romang Kisar Leti Luang Makuva
Rote–Meto	Bilba Dengka Lole Ringgou Dela-Oenale Termanu Tii Uab Meto Amarasi
Babar	West Damar Dawera-Daweloor North Babar Dai Masela Serili Southeast Babar Emplawas Imroing Telaʼa
Southwest Maluku	East Damar Teun Nila Serua

Kowiai ?

Kowiai

Central Maluku *

Teor-Kur

West

East

Nunusaku

Kayeli † Nuaulu Huaulu Manusela Wemale Yalahatan
Piru Bay ?	Asilulu Luhu Manipa Wakasihu Boano Sepa-Teluti Paulohi Kaibobo Hitu Tulehu Laha Seit-Kaitetu Kamarian † Haruku Amahai Nusa Laut Saparua Latu

Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages

SHWNG

Halmahera Sea

Ambel–Biga	Ambel Biga
Maya–Matbat	Ma'ya Matbat
Maden	Maden Fiawat
As	As
South Halmahera	Gane Taba Buli Maba Patani Sawai Gebe

Cenderawasih

Biakic	Biak Dusner † Meoswar Roon
Yapen	Ambai Ansus Marau Wamesa Wooi Munggui Papuma Pom Serui-Laut Kurudu Wabo
Southwest	Yaur Yerisiam Umar

Oceanic

Admiralty

Yapese ?
Eastern	Manus Baluan-Pam Lenkau Lou Nauna Penchal
Western	Northern Kaniet † Southern Kaniet † Seimat Wuvulu Aua

Saint Matthias

Temotu

Utupua	Amba Asumboa Tanimbili
Vanikoro	Teanu Lovono Tanema
Reefs–Santa Cruz	Äiwoo Engdewu / Nanggu Natügu / Santa Cruz Nalögo Noipx

Southeast
Solomonic

Gela–Guadalcanal	Bugotu Gela Lengo Birao Ghari Malango Talise
Malaita– San Cristobal	Longgu Sa'a Arosi Fagani Bauro Kahua Owa Marau Wawa ? † Toʼabaita Baelelea Baeggu Fataleka Lau Kwara'ae Wala Gula'alaa Kwaio Dori'o ꞋAreꞌare Oroha

Western
Oceanic

Meso–
Melanesian

Willaumez

Bali-Vitu

Bali
Vitu

New Ireland–
Northwest
Solomonic

Tungag–Nalik	Kara Laxudumau Nalik Tiang Tigak Tungag
Tabar	Lihir Madara Notsi
Madak	Barok Lavatbura–Lamusong Madak
St. George	Bilur Fanamaket Guramalum † Kandas Konomala Label Lungalunga Niwer Mil Patpatar Ramoaaina Siar Sursurunga Tangga Tolai
Northwest Solomonic	Babatana Bannoni Blablanga Cheke Holo Gao Ghanongga Hahon Hakö Halia Hoava Kazukuru † Kokota Kusaghe Laghu † Lungga Marovo Mono-Alu Nduke Nehan Papapana Petats Piva Ririo Roviana Saposa Simbo Solos Teop Tinputz Torau Ughele Uruava † Vaghua Vangunu Varisi Zabana Zazao
Tomoip

North
New Guinea

Sarmi– Jayapura ?	Anus Bonggo Kayupulau Liki Masimasi Ormu Podena Kaptiau Sobei Tarpia Tobati Wakde Yamna
Schouten	Arop-Sissano Sera Sissano Ulau-Suain Tumleo Yakamul Kaiep Kairiru Terebu Biem Kis Manam Medebur Sepa Wogeo
Huon Gulf	Bukawa Kela Yabem Aribwatsa † Aribwaung Adzera Dangal Duwet Labu Maralango Mari Musom Nafi Silisili Wampar Wampur Hote Iwal Kapin Kumalu Mangga Buang Mapos Buang Mumeng Piu Vehes Yamap Numbami
Ngero–Vitiaz	Bariai Gitua Kove Lusi Malalamai Mutu Awad Bing Bilibil Gedaged Marik Matukar Mindiri Takia Wab Lamogai Mouk-Aria Aigon Karore Kaulong † Miu Sengseng Aiklep Akolet Apalik Avau Bebeli Gimi Lesing-Gelimi Mangseng Solong Lote Mamusi Mengen Arop-Lukep Karnai Malasanga Mur Pano Mato Ronji Amara Maleu Mbula Sio Tami

Papuan Tip

Nuclear	ʼAuhelawa Buhutu Bwanabwana Oya'oya Saliba Suau Unubahe Wagawaga Bwaidoka Diodio Iamalele Iduna Koluwawa Maiadomu Bunama Boselewa Dobu Duau Galeya Molima Mwatebu Sewa Bay Dawawa Kakabai Are Arifama-Miniafia Doga Gapapaiwa Ghayavi Kaninuwa Ubir Gweda Haigwai Maiwala Minaveha Taupota Tawala Yakaikeke Anuki Gumawana
Kilivila–Misima	Budibud Kilivila Misima Muyuw
Nimoa–Sudest	Nimoa Sudest

Southern
Oceanic

North
Vanuatu

Torres–Banks	Dorig Hiw Koro Lakon Lehali Lemerig Lo-Toga Löyöp Mota Mwerlap Mwesen Mwotlap Nume Olrat Vera’a Volow Vurës
Maewo–Ambae– North Pentecost	Baetora Duidui Northeast Ambae Raga Sun̄wadaga Sun̄wadia
South Pentecost	Apma Sa Ske Sowa †
Espiritu Santo	Akei Aore † Araki Cape Cumberland Nokuku Kiai M̈av̈ea Merei-Tiale Mores Sakao Shark Bay Tamambo Tangoa Tasiriki Tolomako Tutuba Wusi

Nuclear
Southern
Oceanic

Central
Vanuatu

Epi	Baki Bierebo Bieria Lamen Lewo Maii
Malakula	Aulua Avava Aveteian Axamb Big Nambas Botovro Burmbar Bwenelang Larëvat Lendamboi Litzlitz Malfaxal Malua Bay Maskelynes Nahavaq Nasarian Nasvang Nāti Navwien Nese Neve'ei Neverver Ninde Nisvai Nitita Port Sandwich Rerep Sörsörian Tape Tirax Unua Northeast Malakula Vao Vivti Rutan Alovas Najit Njav

South Vanuatu

Erromango	Erromanga / Sie Sorung † Ura Utaha / Ifo †
Tanna	Kwamera / South Tanna Lenakel / West Tanna North Tanna Southwest Tanna Whitesands / East Tanna
Aneityum

Loyalties–
New Caledonia

Loyalty Islands

New Caledonian

Southern	Ajië Arhâ Arhö Ndrumbea Neku Numèè Orowe Tîrî Xârâcùù Xârâgurè Zire †
Northern	Bwatoo Caac Cèmuhî Fwâi Haeke Haveke Hmwaveke Jawe Kumak Nemi Nyâlayu Paicî Pije Pwaamei Pwapwâ Vamale Waamwang † Yuanga

Micronesian

Nauruan

Nuclear
Micronesian

Chuukic–
Pohnpeic

Chuukic	Carolinian Chuukese Mapia † Mortlockese Namonuito Pááfang Puluwatese Satawalese Sonsorol Tanapag Tobian Ulithian Woleaian
Pohnpeic	Mokilese Ngatikese Pingelapese Pohnpeian

Central
Pacific

West

East

Polynesian

Nuclear
Polynesian

Kapingamarangi Nuguria Nukumanu Nukuoro Ontong Java Sikaiana Takuu Tuvaluan
Samoic	Niuatoputapu † Samoan Tokelauan
Eastern	Austral Cook Islands Māori Hawaiian Mangareva Māori Moriori † Marquesan Penrhyn Rakahanga-Manihiki Rapa Rapa Nui Tahitian Tuamotuan
Futunic	Anuta Emae Futuna-Aniwa / West Futunan Futunan / East Futunan Mele-Fila Pukapukan Rennellese Tikopia Wallisian / East Uvean West Uvean

Tongic

* indicates proposed status
? indicates classification dispute
† indicates extinct status

Languages of Indonesia

Western languages

Malayo-Sumbawan

Indonesian
- Slang
Acehnese
Balinese
Bamayo
Banjarese
Boyanese
Duano'
Haji
Iban
Kangean
Kendayan
Keninjal
Kubu
Lubu
Loncong
Madurese
Malay
- Anambas-Natuna
- Bacan
- Bangka
- Belitung
- Bengkulu
- Berau
- Besemah
- Col/Lembak
- Deli
- Enim
- Jambi
- Kaur
- Jaring Halus
- Kerinci
- Kutai
- Langkat
- Ogan
- Palembang-Musi
- Pekal
- Pontianak
- Riau
- Sambas
- Semende
- Tamiang
Minangkabau
- Jamee
- Kampar
- Mukomuko
- Pesisir
Mualang
Sasak
Seberuang
Sumbawan
Sundanese
- Baduy
- Bantenese

Javanese

Javanese
Kawi

Celebic

Lampungic

Northwest Sumatra–
Barrier Islands

Bah-Biau
Basap
Bukat
Bukitan
Kelabit
Kenyah
- Mainstream
Lengilu
Lun Bawang
Murut
- Okolod
- Selungai
- Sembakung
- Tagol
Punan Merap
Punan Tubu
Sa'ban
Sajau
Tidung
- Burusu
- Kalabakan
- Nonukan

Philippine languages

Central Philippine	Tausug
Gorontalo-Mongondow	Bintauna Bolango Buol Gorontaloan Kaidipang Lolak Mongondow Ponosakan Suwawa
Minahasan	Tombulu Tondano Tonsawang Tonsea Tontemboan
Sangiric	Bantik Ratahan Sangirese Talaud

Central-Eastern languages

Aru	Barakai Batuley Dobel Karey Koba Kola-Kompane Lola Lorang Manombai Mariri Tarangan Ujir
Central Maluku	Alune Amahai Ambelau Asilulu Banda Bati Benggoi Boano Bobot Buru Geser Haruku Hitu Hoti Huaulu Hulung Kaibobo Kamarian Kowiai Laha Larike-Wakasihu Latu Liana-Seti Lisabata-Nuniali Lisela Loun Luhu Mangole Manipa Manusela Masiwang Naka'ela Nuaulu Nusa Laut Paulohi Salas Saleman Saparua Seit-Kaitetu Sepa-Teluti Sula Taliabo Teor-Kur Tulehu Watubela Wemale Yalahatan
Flores–Lembata	Alorese Kedang Lamaholot Adonara Ile Ape Lamalera Lamatuka Levuka Lewo Eleng Lewotobi South Lembata West Lembata Sika
Halmahera- Cenderawasih	Ambai Ambel Ansus Arguni As Bedoanas Biak Biga Buli Busami Dusner Erokwanas Gane Irarutu Iresim Kuri Kurudu Maba Maden Matbat Ma'ya Munggui Marau Meoswar Mor Papuma Patani Pom Roon Sawai Serui-Laut Taba Tandia Wabo Wamesa Wandamen Waropen Woi Yaur Yeretuar Yeresiam
Kei-Tanimbar	Fordata Kei Onin Sekar Uruangnirin Yamdena
Selaru	Selaru Seluwasan
Sumba–Flores	Anakalangu Baliledo Bima Dhao Ende Gaura Hawu Kambera Kéo Kodi Komodo Lamboya Lio Mamboru Manggarai Nage Ngadha Palu'e Pondok Rajong Rembong Riung Rongga So'a Kepo' Wae Rana Wanukaka Wejewa
Timor–Babar	Amarasi Bekais Bilba Dai Dawera-Daweloor Dela-Oenale Dengka East Damar Emplawas Galoli Helong Imroing Kemak Kisar Leti Lole Luang Masela Nila North Babar Ringgou Romang Serili Serua Southeast Babar Tela'a Termanu Tetum Te'un Tii Uab Meto West Damar Welaun Wetar
Western Oceanic	Anus Bonggo Kayupulau Liki Masimasi Ormu Podena Kaptiau Sobei Tarpia Tobati Wakde Yamna

Papuan languages

North Halmahera	Galela Gamkonora Loloda Modole Pagu Sahu Tabaru Ternate Tidore Tobelo Waioli West Makian
Timor–Alor–Pantar	Abui Adang Blagar Bunak Kaera Kafoa Kamang Klon Kui Kula Nedebang Oirata Retta Sawila Teiwa Wersing Western Pantar Woisika
Asmat–Mombum	Buruwai Casuarina Coast Asmat Central Asmat North Asmat Citak Mombum Kamberau Kamoro Koneraw Sempan
West Bird's Head	Kalabra Kuwani Moi Moraid Seget Tehit
South Bird's Head	Arandai Dombano Duriankari Inanwatan Kaburi Kais Kemberano Kokoda Konda Kovojab Puragi Yahadian
East Bird's Head	Hatam Mansim Meyah Moskona Sougb
West Bomberai	Baham Iha Karas
Dani	Grand Valley Dani Hupla Nduga Nggem Silimo Walak Wano Western Dani Yali
Paniai Lakes	Auye Dao Ekari Moni Wolani
Digul River	Aghu Awbono Bayono Densar Edera Jair Kombai Komyandaret Korowai Mandobo Pisa Sawi Shiaxa Tsaukambo Wambon
Foja Range	Airoran Bagusa Berik Betaf Bonerif Dabe Dineor Edwas Gresi Isirawa Itik Kapori Kauwera Keijar Kemtuik Kwerba Kwerba Mamberamo Kwesten Kwinsu Mander Massep Mawes Mekwei Mlap Namblong Nimboran Orya Sause Oksapmin Samarokena Trimuris Vitou
Lakes Plain	Awera Biritai Doutai Duvle Eritai Fayu Foau Iau Kaiy Keuw Kirikiri Kwerisa Obokuitai Papasena Rasawa Sikaritai Tause Taworta Waritai
East Cenderawasih Bay	Baropasi Bauzi Burate Demisa Kofei Nisa-Anasi Sauri Tefaro Tunggare Woria
Yawa	Saweru Yawa
Demta–Sentani	Demta Nafri Sentani Tabla
Ok	Burumakok Faiwol Iwur Kopka Muyu Nakai Ngalum Ninggerum Tangko Tifal Yonggom
Momuna–Mek	Eipo Goliath Ketengban Kosarek Korupun Nalca Nipsan Somahai
Skou	Skou
South Pauwasi	Biksi-Yetfa Kembra Kimki Lepki Murkim
East Pauwasi	Emem Zorop
West Pauwasi	Namla Tebi Tofanma Towei Usku
Kaure–Kosare	Kaure Kosare
Marind–Yaqai	Bipim Marind Yaqay
Bulaka River	Maklew Yelmek
Kayagar	Atohwaim Kayagar Tamagario
Border	Awyi Elseng Taikat Manem Sowanda Viid Waris
Senagi	Dera
Mairasi	Mairasi Mer Semimi
Kolopom	Kimaghama Morori Ndom Riantana
Yam	Ngkolmpu Kanum Rema Smerki Tamer Yei
Lower Mamberamo	Warembori Yoke
Others	Abinomn Abun Amung Burmeso Dem Kanum Maklew Maybrat Molof Momina Mor Mpur Sumuri Uhunduni

Other languages

Creoles and Pidgins

Malay-based creoles	Alor Malay Ambonese Malay Bandanese Malay Balinese Malay Betawi Gorap Gorontaloan Malay Kupang Malay Larantuka Malay Manado Malay Makassar Malay North Moluccan Malay Papuan Malay Peranakan Serui Malay

Other creoles and pidgins	Bidau Creole Portuguese Javindo Mardijker Petjo Pidgin Iha Pidgin Onin Portugis Tansi

Immigrant languages

Chinese	Cantonese Hakka Fujianese Hokkien Medan Riau Tiochiu Hainanese Hinghwa Fuzhounese Mandarin
European	Dutch English Portuguese
Indian	Bengali Gujarati Odia Pali Punjabi Sanskrit Sindhi Tamil Telugu Urdu
Middle Eastern	Arabic Hadhrami Arabic Modern Standard Arabic Persian
Others	Filipino Japanese Korean

Sign languages

References

Further reading