<![CDATA[The Bare’e language in Urulepe Village, Togean District, is considered endangered due to the migration of its speakers, limited access to education, and contact with other languages. This study aims to describe the maintenance of the Bare’e language across various domains, as well as the factors that influence it. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, data were collected through observation, in-depth interviews, recordings, and documentation involving children, adolescents, adults, and traditional leaders. The data were analyzed using Dell Hymes’s SPEAKING framework and Saussure’s concepts of langue and parole, applying an extralingual comparative method. The results indicate that the Bare’e language is still used within the family, the community, and religious spheres. Language maintenance is influenced by the family, social environment, school, traditional customs, and cultural identity; thus, its sustainability depends on collective awareness and daily language usage habits. These findings underscore the importance of consistent intergenerational transmission within the family environment.]]>
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