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🥙 A flatbread 🏝️ An Indonesian island 🗣️ A local language
roti

roti

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A language spoken by people on the island of Roti
  • proper noun
translation icon : roti
  • Linguists are documenting the roti language to help preserve it for future generations.

Examples

  • The people of Roti speak a unique language.

  • She learned basic roti phrases before visiting the island to speak with local families.

  • Many children on the island grow up speaking roti at home and Indonesian at school.

  • I learned some phrases in roti during my trip.

  • The people of Roti speak a unique language that reflects their rich cultural heritage.

  • Roti, located in eastern Indonesia, is known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant communities.

  • When visiting Roti, one should learn some basics of the local language to communicate effectively.

Surface Forms

roti main

Etymology

Roti as a language name comes from the island of Rote, meaning it is the language spoken by people on that island. So roti in this sense simply refers to the Austronesian language of Rote.