Moma (also Kulawi) is an

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language spoken in

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. Historically, it is derived from the Kaili

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, but is divergent due to strong influence from

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. (3 vols).

Phonology

The sound inventory of Moma below had been described by Adriani and Esser (1939). Like many other languages on Sulawesi, Moma has only open syllables.

Grammar

Moma has the following pronoun sets:

Phonology

Grammar

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