The Katu language is a member of the Austroasiatic language family, primarily spoken by the Katu people in Vietnam and Laos. It is one of the many languages in the region that reflects the rich cultural heritage of the indigenous communities. Katu is known for its unique phonetic features and vocabulary, which differ significantly from neighboring languages. The language is primarily oral, with limited written documentation, making it an important subject for linguistic studies and efforts to preserve the cultural identity of its speakers.