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Iban and English 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.
Iban belongs to the Austronesian family while English belongs to the Indo-European 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.
Iban follows verb-subject-object (VSO) order while English follows subject-verb-object (SVO). 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.
Iban: Approximately 1.4 million speakers, mainly in Sarawak, Malaysia. English: Approximately 1.5 billion people speak English to varying degrees of proficiency, with around 360 million native speakers.
Everyday phrases translated from Iban to English — useful for travel, conversation and learning.
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Halo | Hello |
| Selamat pagi | Good morning |
| Selamat tengahari | Good afternoon |
| Selamat lemai | Good evening |
| Selamat malam | Good night |
| Selamat tinggal | Goodbye |
| Betemu baru kitai ila . | See you later |
| Betemu baru kitai pagila . | See you tomorrow |
| Selamat datai | Welcome |
| Nama berita nuan? | How are you? |
| Aku enda ngawa, terima kasih | I am fine, thank you |
| Selamat hari ngagai kita . | Have a good day |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Minta ampun | Please |
| Terima kasih | Thank you |
| Terima kasih mayuh . | Thank you very much |
| Nuan dialu-aluka | You are welcome |
| Iya | Yes |
| Enda | No |
| Minta ampun ngagai aku | Excuse me |
| Aku minta ampun | I am sorry |
| Nadai penanggul . | No problem |
| Tentu | Of course |
| Tahniah | Congratulations |
| Selamat bejalai | Good luck |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Sapa nama nuan? | What is your name? |
| Senang ati betemu enggau nuan . | Nice to meet you |
| Ari ni penatai nuan? | Where are you from? |
| Berapa umur nuan? | How old are you? |
| Aku siku nembiak | I am a student |
| Aku ditu cuti . | I am here on holiday |
| Aku ditu ketegal gawa | I am here for work |
| Tu kaban aku . | This is my friend |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Satu | One |
| Dua | Two |
| Tiga | Three |
| Empat | Four |
| Lima | Five |
| Enam | Six |
| Tujuh | Seven |
| Lapan | Eight |
| Sembilan | Nine |
| Sepuluh | Ten |
| Seratus | One hundred |
| Seribu | One thousand |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Saritu | Today |
| Pagila | Tomorrow |
| Kemari | Yesterday |
| Diatu | Now |
| Udah nya | Later |
| Pukul berapa diatu? | What time is it? |
| Ba pagi hari . | In the morning |
| Lemai hari . | In the evening |
| Hari Satu | Monday |
| Hari Lima | Friday |
| Minggu baru | Next week |
| Sejam | One hour |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Dini endur bilik mandi nya? | Where is the bathroom? |
| Dini endur stesen kereta api nya? | Where is the train station? |
| Dini endur padang bilun nya? | Where is the airport? |
| Baka ni aku ulih datai kia? | How do I get there? |
| Bepusin ke kiba | Turn left |
| Bepusin ke kanan | Turn right |
| Lurus ke mua . | Go straight ahead |
| Iya nyau semak | It is near |
| Iya jauh . | It is far |
| Aku lenyau | I am lost |
| Aku begunaka teksi | I need a taxi |
| Dini aku ulih meli tikit? | Where can I buy a ticket? |
| Berapa rega tiket nya? | How much is the ticket? |
| Kati likun bejalai kaki? | Is it safe to walk? |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Aku lapar | I am hungry |
| Aku aus | I am thirsty |
| Ai, minta ampun | Water, please |
| Mija ungkup dua iku, silakan | A table for two, please |
| Menu nya, tau | The menu, please |
| Nama utai ti dikemendarka nuan? | What do you recommend? |
| Aku deka ke utai tu | I would like this |
| Iya nyamai | It is delicious |
| Rang undang-undang nya, minta ampun | The bill, please |
| Aku enda makai dagin . | I do not eat meat |
| Aku bisi alergik pemakai | I have a food allergy |
| Kopi | Coffee |
| Teh | Tea |
| Ruti | Bread |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Berapa rega utai tu? | How much does this cost? |
| Iya kelalu mar | It is too expensive |
| Kati nuan nerima kad kredit? | Do you accept credit cards? |
| Aku semina ngiga | I am just looking |
| Aku deka ngambi iya | I will take it |
| Buka | Open |
| Ditutup | Closed |
| Penatai | Entrance |
| Pansut | Exit |
| Dini endur pasar nya? | Where is the market? |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Tulung | Help |
| Betelefon ngagai lutur | Call a doctor |
| Tel ngagai polis . | Call the police |
| Aku begunaka tulung | I need help |
| Aku sakit | I am sick |
| Dini endur sepital nya? | Where is the hospital? |
| Dini endur farmasi nya? | Where is the pharmacy? |
| Pedis amat ditu . | It hurts here |
| Aku begunaka lutur | I need a doctor |
| Bisi sepital semak dia? | Is there a hospital nearby? |
| Iban | English |
|---|---|
| Kati nuan nemu bejaku English? | Do you speak English? |
| Aku enda mereti | I do not understand |
| Aku mereti | I understand |
| Minta nuan bejaku enggau laun . | Please speak slowly |
| Minta nuan ngulang utai nya . | Please repeat that |
| Tulung tulis iya . | Please write it down |
| Nama reti utai tu? | What does this mean? |
| Baka ni nuan nyebut utai tu? | How do you say this? |
| Aku benung belajar | I am learning |
| Aku bejaku mimit . | I speak a little |
| Ulih nuan nulung aku? | Can you help me? |
| Aku enda nemu | I do not know |
Translations are generated automatically and may vary by region or context.
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.
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.
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