The article introduces the concept of position, language function and survey area. Through field survey data, analyzing and explaining the position and function of Ede language in Kao village, Ea Kao commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, Dak Lak province, Vietnam in various aspects: Scope of using Ede language for formal and informal communication in Kao village; the linguistic competence of people in Kao village in terms of education, occupation and gender; the role of the Ede script and the transmission of the Ede language between generations. Since then, making scientific conclusions, helping local authorities at all levels have appropriate solutions to enhance the position and function of Ede language and Vietnamese language among ethnic minorities in Dak Lak, in particular and in the Central Highlands in general, contribute to building the material and spiritual life of the people in the area.

status, function, language, Ede, Kao, Dak Lak, Vietnam