In today's world, Pekal language has gained unavoidable relevance in numerous areas. Its impact extends from the personal to the professional, through the cultural, social and political spheres. Interest in Pekal language has been increasing in recent years, becoming a topic of debate and reflection in various forums and media. Both experts and ordinary citizens are increasingly interested in understanding and analyzing the implications and challenges that Pekal language poses in contemporary society. In this sense, this article aims to offer a panoramic and updated vision of Pekal language, addressing its multiple facets and proposing a critical and reflective approach to this phenomenon that is omnipresent today.
| Pekal | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Indonesia |
| Region | Mukomuko Regency, Bengkulu, Sumatra (Indonesia) |
Native speakers | (30,000 cited 2000 census)[1] |
Austronesian
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | pel |
| Glottolog | peka1242 |
Pekal is a Malayic language spoken by around 30,000 people on the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, more specifically in Mukomuko Regency in Bengkulu Province. It should not be confused with Mukomuko language/dialect which is much more closely related but distinct from Pekal. It also has a considerable influence from Rejangese language, which is the most widely spoken language in the province.
| Pekal | apo | lawik | liek | kucing | lalui | ulah | kehas | manis | lutuik |
| Minangkabau | apo | lauik | liaik/caliak | kuciang | pai | ula | kareh | manih | lutuik |
| Mukomuko | apo | laut | liek | kucieng | paing | ula | kaqeh | manih | lutut |
| Urak Lawoi’ | nama | lawoiʼ | lihai’ | mi’aw | pi | ulal | kras | maneh | lutoi’ |
| Indonesian | apa | laut | lihat | kucing | pergi | ular | keras | manis | lutut |