Dialects
Iban has different ethnic groups. Each of them speak in different dialects. The most formal, intermediate and working dialect is the Saribas (mainly Betong and Saratok), others such as Remuns, Balaus, Sebuyaus, Ulu Ai, or Rejangs, they can still understand each other. But it will be hard if they speak with other dialects in Kalimantan such as Bugaus, Seberuangs, Mualangs, Chengkangs, Sebaruks, Daus and the other.
| English | Balau(Sarawak) | Mualang(Kalimantan) |
|---|---|---|
| Rooster | Manok | Renyau |
| Smell | Nyium | Lulum |
| Stupid | Tuyu, banga | Mawa |
| Twins | sapit | Rakup |
| Window | Penyinga/jenila | Telingu' |
| Father | Apai | Mpai |
| Feel | Asai | Asa' |
| And | Enggau | Aba' |
| Animal | Jelu | Ibun |
| Arrange | Tusun | Tunsun, tipan |
| Breathe | Seput | Penyuan |
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