Sundanese
Basa Sunda
The vibrant language of West Java, spoken by over 34 million people
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Language Details
Region:
West Java, Banten, Jakarta (Indonesia)
Speakers:
Approximately 34 million people
Family:
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, Western Malayo-Polynesian, Sundic
Script:
Latin alphabet, traditional Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)
Status:
Regional language of West Java Province
Natural Scenery
Mountains:
Misty volcanic peaks, cool highland ridges, and gentle slopes covered in green.
Forests:
Lush tropical trees, shaded pathways, and vibrant layers of rainforest.
Water:
Clear rivers, calm lakes, and refreshing waterfalls tucked between hills.
Rice terraces:
Bright green fields, patterned landscapes, and soft breezes moving across the paddies.
Atmosphere:
Warm tropical air, gentle mist in the mornings, and peaceful evening colors.
Wisdom in Sundanese
Lamun awak teu dibéré dahareun, bakal leuleus jeung tungtungna paéh. Jiwa jeung Roh sarua kénéh — pasihan dahareun ka maranéhna ogé.
If you don't feed your body, it weakens and eventually dies. The soul and Spirit alike. Feed them too.