Sasak

Sasak is an Austronesian language spoken on the Indonesian island of Lombok. It is estimated that there are around 3 million Sasak speakers on the island. The language is closely related to the languages of Sumbawa and Sumba, which are also spoken on Lombok. Sasak is a fairly simple language, with a basic vocabulary and grammar. However, it does have a few unique features. For example, the language has no words for numbers, and instead uses a system of counting objects. This system is similar to the one used in the language of the Bima people, who live on the nearby island of Sumbawa. The Sasak people have a rich culture and history. They are known for their traditional architecture, which includes the unique “lumbung” (rice barn) buildings. The Sasak are also famous for their weaving and batik cloths. The Sasak language is in danger of becoming extinct, as more and more people on Lombok are choosing to speak Indonesian, the national language of Indonesia. However, there are some efforts to preserve the language, including a Sasak language dictionary and a Sasak language radio station.