Remun language
Remun, or Milikin, is an Ibanic Dayak language of Borneo.
Remun | |
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Milikin | |
Native to | Malaysia |
Region | Sarawak |
Native speakers | 3,500 (2000)[1] |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | lkj |
Glottolog | remu1237 |
ELP | Remun[2] |
Geographic distribution
The language is spoken by roughly 3600 inhabitants of the Sarawak region.
Remun is the primary Iban-Remun language dialect in the Borneo area, and particularly the Sarawak region.[3] Despite being 88% similar to the Iban language, individuals in locales that speak Remun state the language is easily hidden from outsiders' understanding, even speakers of Iban.[3] Remun is endangered, as its speakers are slowly shifting towards speaking Iban.
Vocabulary
English | Standard Malay | Standard Iban | Remun |
---|---|---|---|
No | Tidak | Enda | Entau |
See | Lihat | Meda | Ngilau |
Know | Tahu | Nemu | Badak |
Shirt | Baju | Baju | Kelatang |
Run | Berlari | Belanda | Belawak |
Silence! | Senyap | Anang inggar | Sengian |
Stupid | Bodoh | Beli'/Palui | Labulan |
No/Did not | Tiada | Nadai | Entai |
Tomorrow | Besok | Pagila | Pagi |
Later | Nanti | Lagi/legi | Ila |
Mat | Tikar | Tikai | Kelaya |
Good | Bagus | Manah | Nyelaie |
- Sample phases in Standard Iban and Remun:
- Entai ku ngilau - "Nadai aku meda."
- Entauk ku badak - "Enda ku nemu."
Language comparisons
Older Generation | Younger Generation | Languages the Words Borrowed From |
---|---|---|
Kelatang (Dress) | Baju | Bahasa Malaysia |
Ngatong (Later) | Nanti | Bahasa Malaysia |
Ngilau (See) | Meda | Iban main |
Kayu (Food) | Lauk | Bahasa Malaysia/Iban Main |
Tegeran Iengan (Eat) | Makai | Iban main |
Ngitung atap/rasau (Sleep) | Tidur | Bahasa Malaysia |
Besulu (Lover/Friend) | Bepangan | Bahasa Malaysia |
Reti (Meaning) | Maksud | Bahasa Malaysia |
Pangin (Room) | Bilik | Bahasa Malaysia |
Lebulan (Stupid) | Bodoh | Bahasa Malaysia |
Entau Medak (I Don't Know) | Enda Nemu | Iban Main |
Anteh (Quick) | Cepat | Bahasa Malaysia |
Tanchut (Trousers) | Tanchut | Bahasa Malaysia |
References
- Remun at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015)
- Endangered Languages Project data for Remun.
- Cullip, Peter (2003). "Remun Language Use and Maintenance". Journal of Modern Languages. 15 (1): 59–70.
External links
- "Milikin language - Audio Bible stories and lessons". Global Recordings Network. Retrieved 23 September 2012.
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