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How English and Iban compare

Shared writing system

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.

Unrelated language families

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.

Sentence structure changes

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.

Speakers

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.

Common English phrases in Iban

Everyday phrases translated from English to Iban — useful for travel, conversation and learning.

Greetings

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 .

Courtesy

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

Introductions

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 .

Numbers

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

Time and dates

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

Directions and travel

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?

Food and restaurants

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

Shopping and money

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?

Emergency and health

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?

Getting help with language

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.

About Iban Language

Geographical Distribution

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.

Alphabet

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.

Vowels

A, E, I, O, UEach vowel can occur in short and long forms, with vowel length affecting the meaning of words.

Consonants

B, C, D, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, NG, P, R, S, T, W, YThe consonants include nasal sounds (N, NG), voiceless stops (K, P, T), and a rolled R.

Phonetics

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.

Grammar and Syntax

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.

Loanwords

Includes loanwords from Malay, English, and other regional languages, reflecting trade and cultural exchanges.

Language Family

Part of the Malayo-Polynesian branch of the Austronesian language family.

Writing Systems

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.

Writing System History

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.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.4 million speakers, mainly in Sarawak, Malaysia.

About English Language

Geographical Distribution

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.

Alphabet

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

Vowels

aeiousometimes y

Consonants

bcdfghjklmnpqrstvwxyz

Phonetics

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.

Grammar and Syntax

Typically follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) word order. Known for its relatively flexible syntax and extensive use of auxiliary verbs.

Loanwords

English vocabulary includes a vast number of loanwords from Latin, French, Norse, and many other languages, reflecting its historical development and adaptability.

Language Family

Part of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.

Writing Systems

Currently uses the Latin script, with a history of using other scripts such as Old English runes and the Anglo-Saxon futhorc

Writing System History

The Latin script was adopted during the medieval period, replacing the earlier runic alphabets used by Anglo-Saxon settlers.

Total Number of Speakers

Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.

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