Toraja is the language of the Toraja people who live in South Sulawesi Province. Toraja language is one of the regional languages that is still alive and developing among its supporting communities. The Toraja language is one of the regional cultures of South Sulawesi which is considered to have a unique tradition which has recently attracted foreign tourists. Based on its function, the Toraja language is the language of an ethnic group. This means that Toraja is used as the language of instruction at the intra-ethnic level. This language is used in the world of education and in the religious field. According to its use in writing, the Toraja language is used in texts involving the field of literature. The Toraja language plays a very important role in all aspects of Torajan people's lives and as a supporter of culture. Regarding the linguistic situation in Toraja, it can be said that since the entry of foreign influences, especially in terms of religious broadcasting, the Toraja language has been influenced in its development, such as the interference of foreign languages into the Toraja language, especially regarding word changes.
