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English and Iban are both written in Latin, so the translated output uses characters you already recognise. You can usually read the result aloud without transliteration, though spelling conventions and accented characters still differ.
English belongs to the Indo-European family while Iban belongs to the Austronesian family. With no shared ancestry there are few cognates to fall back on, so idioms and fixed expressions rarely map word-for-word. Short, literal sentences translate more accurately than figurative ones.
English follows subject-verb-object (SVO) order while Iban follows verb-subject-object (VSO). The translator has to rebuild each sentence rather than substitute words in place, so the output will not line up word-for-word with your input. Splitting long sentences improves accuracy.
English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers. Iban: Approximately 1.4 million speakers, mainly in Sarawak, Malaysia.
Everyday phrases translated from English to Iban — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| Hello | Halo |
| Good morning | Selamat pagi |
| Good afternoon | Selamat tengahari |
| Good evening | Selamat lemai |
| Good night | Selamat malam |
| Goodbye | Selamat tinggal |
| See you later | Betemu baru kitai ila . |
| See you tomorrow | Betemu baru kitai pagila . |
| Welcome | Selamat datai |
| How are you? | Nama berita nuan? |
| I am fine, thank you | Aku enda ngawa, terima kasih |
| Have a good day | Selamat hari ngagai kita . |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| Please | Minta ampun |
| Thank you | Terima kasih |
| Thank you very much | Terima kasih mayuh . |
| You are welcome | Nuan dialu-aluka |
| Yes | Iya |
| No | Enda |
| Excuse me | Minta ampun ngagai aku |
| I am sorry | Aku minta ampun |
| No problem | Nadai penanggul . |
| Of course | Tentu |
| Congratulations | Tahniah |
| Good luck | Selamat bejalai |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| What is your name? | Sapa nama nuan? |
| Nice to meet you | Senang ati betemu enggau nuan . |
| Where are you from? | Ari ni penatai nuan? |
| How old are you? | Berapa umur nuan? |
| I am a student | Aku siku nembiak |
| I am here on holiday | Aku ditu cuti . |
| I am here for work | Aku ditu ketegal gawa |
| This is my friend | Tu kaban aku . |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| One | Satu |
| Two | Dua |
| Three | Tiga |
| Four | Empat |
| Five | Lima |
| Six | Enam |
| Seven | Tujuh |
| Eight | Lapan |
| Nine | Sembilan |
| Ten | Sepuluh |
| One hundred | Seratus |
| One thousand | Seribu |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| Today | Saritu |
| Tomorrow | Pagila |
| Yesterday | Kemari |
| Now | Diatu |
| Later | Udah nya |
| What time is it? | Pukul berapa diatu? |
| In the morning | Ba pagi hari . |
| In the evening | Lemai hari . |
| Monday | Hari Satu |
| Friday | Hari Lima |
| Next week | Minggu baru |
| One hour | Sejam |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| Where is the bathroom? | Dini endur bilik mandi nya? |
| Where is the train station? | Dini endur stesen kereta api nya? |
| Where is the airport? | Dini endur padang bilun nya? |
| How do I get there? | Baka ni aku ulih datai kia? |
| Turn left | Bepusin ke kiba |
| Turn right | Bepusin ke kanan |
| Go straight ahead | Lurus ke mua . |
| It is near | Iya nyau semak |
| It is far | Iya jauh . |
| I am lost | Aku lenyau |
| I need a taxi | Aku begunaka teksi |
| Where can I buy a ticket? | Dini aku ulih meli tikit? |
| How much is the ticket? | Berapa rega tiket nya? |
| Is it safe to walk? | Kati likun bejalai kaki? |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| I am hungry | Aku lapar |
| I am thirsty | Aku aus |
| Water, please | Ai, minta ampun |
| A table for two, please | Mija ungkup dua iku, silakan |
| The menu, please | Menu nya, tau |
| What do you recommend? | Nama utai ti dikemendarka nuan? |
| I would like this | Aku deka ke utai tu |
| It is delicious | Iya nyamai |
| The bill, please | Rang undang-undang nya, minta ampun |
| I do not eat meat | Aku enda makai dagin . |
| I have a food allergy | Aku bisi alergik pemakai |
| Coffee | Kopi |
| Tea | Teh |
| Bread | Ruti |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| How much does this cost? | Berapa rega utai tu? |
| It is too expensive | Iya kelalu mar |
| Do you accept credit cards? | Kati nuan nerima kad kredit? |
| I am just looking | Aku semina ngiga |
| I will take it | Aku deka ngambi iya |
| Open | Buka |
| Closed | Ditutup |
| Entrance | Penatai |
| Exit | Pansut |
| Where is the market? | Dini endur pasar nya? |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| Help | Tulung |
| Call a doctor | Betelefon ngagai lutur |
| Call the police | Tel ngagai polis . |
| I need help | Aku begunaka tulung |
| I am sick | Aku sakit |
| Where is the hospital? | Dini endur sepital nya? |
| Where is the pharmacy? | Dini endur farmasi nya? |
| It hurts here | Pedis amat ditu . |
| I need a doctor | Aku begunaka lutur |
| Is there a hospital nearby? | Bisi sepital semak dia? |
| English | Iban |
|---|---|
| Do you speak English? | Kati nuan nemu bejaku English? |
| I do not understand | Aku enda mereti |
| I understand | Aku mereti |
| Please speak slowly | Minta nuan bejaku enggau laun . |
| Please repeat that | Minta nuan ngulang utai nya . |
| Please write it down | Tulung tulis iya . |
| What does this mean? | Nama reti utai tu? |
| How do you say this? | Baka ni nuan nyebut utai tu? |
| I am learning | Aku benung belajar |
| I speak a little | Aku bejaku mimit . |
| Can you help me? | Ulih nuan nulung aku? |
| I do not know | Aku enda nemu |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
Iban is primarily spoken in Sarawak, Malaysia, and parts of western Kalimantan in Indonesia. It is also spoken by Iban communities in Brunei and the Iban diaspora worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet, consisting of 26 letters: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z.
Iban features simple syllable structures, with most syllables ending in a vowel or nasal sound. Stress typically falls on the penultimate syllable. Tone is not phonemic, but intonation patterns are important for meaning.
Follows a Verb-Subject-Object (VSO) word order. Iban grammar uses a system of prefixes, suffixes, and infixes to indicate tense, aspect, and mood. Reduplication is common for pluralization and intensification.
Includes loanwords from Malay, English, and other regional languages, reflecting trade and cultural exchanges.
Part of the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family.
Uses the Latin script. Historically, the Iban language was primarily oral, and writing was introduced by missionaries and educators in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The Latin alphabet was adopted for Iban during the colonial period for educational and religious purposes. Literacy efforts have since focused on standardizing the writing system.
Approximately 1.4 million speakers, mainly in Sarawak, Malaysia.
English is a global language, spoken as a first language in countries like the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It is also widely used as a second language worldwide.
Uses the Latin alphabet. A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Features a complex phonetic system with significant variations in accent and pronunciation across different regions. Includes around 44 phonemes in Received Pronunciation and diphthongs and triphthongs.
Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.
English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.
Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc
The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.
Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
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