Remun language
| Remun | |
|---|---|
| Milikin | |
| Native to | Malaysia |
| Region | Sarawak |
Native speakers | 3,500 (2000)[1] |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | lkj |
| Glottolog | remu1237 |
| ELP | Remun |
Remun, or Milikin, is an Ibanic Dayak language of Borneo.
Geographic distribution
[edit]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.[2] 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.[2] Remun is endangered, as its speakers are slowly shifting towards speaking Iban.[citation needed]
Vocabulary
[edit]| 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. "I do not see."
- Entauk ku badak – Enda ku nemu. "I could not find."
Language comparisons
[edit]| 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
[edit]- ^ Remun at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
- ^ a b Cullip, Peter (2003). "Remun Language Use and Maintenance". Journal of Modern Languages. 15 (1): 59–70.
External links
[edit]- "Milikin language - Audio Bible stories and lessons". Global Recordings Network. Retrieved 23 September 2012.