Iban phrasebook

Pronunciation guide

Vowels

Consonants

Common diphthongs

Grammar Basic Iban grammar is easy to study. Some of the grammar is closely related to Malay grammar. Word order is verb-object-subject.

I read a book "Macha bup aku" Adjectives are placed after the verb

Macha bup aku Another example:

I'm go shopping with my friend "Raun enggau bala bakih ke pasar aku" I search for something " Ngigak utai aku tok" I'm so tired " Lelak mai aku"

Phrase list

Some phrases in this phrasebook still need to be translated. If you know anything about this language, you can help by plunging forward and translating a phrase.

Basics Aku - I Nuan/Dek - You Aok - Yes Ndak - No Iti - Piece Aku Kak Ngenak Jamban Dulok - I Would Like To Go To The Toilet Nuan/Dek Ari Dini? - Where Are You From? Nyamai Mai Utai Empak Tuk - This Food Is Quite Tasty Aku Mupok Dulok - I'd Like To Make A Move Hello. . ( ) Hello. (informal) . ( ) How are you? ? ( Nama brita nuan?) Fine, thank you. . (Manah ) What is your name? ? ( Sapa nama nuan?) My name is ______ . (Nama aku ______.) Nice to meet you. . (Manah begulai enggau dik ) Please. . (Bah ) Thank you. . (Terima Kasih ) You're welcome. . (Sama-sama ) Yes. . (aok ) No. . ( enda) Excuse me. (getting attention) . ( ) Excuse me. (begging pardon) . ( ) I'm sorry. . ( Minta ampun) Goodbye . ( Selamat Jalai) Goodbye (informal) . ( ) I can't speak Iban [well]. [ ]. ( aku enda entu nemu jako iban ?????? []) Do you speak English? ? ( ?) Is there someone here who speaks English? ? ( bisi urang nemu jako English ditu?) Help! ! ( Tulung!) Look out! ! ( Berjimat!) Good morning. . (Selamat pagi ) Good evening. . (Selamat lemai ) Good night. . (Selamat malam ) Good night (to sleep) . ( ) I don't understand. . ( endak nemu aku) Where is the toilet? ? ( Dini jamban )

Clock time Pukul brapa diatu?

Days

Months

Colors red

(mirah) black

(celum) white

(burak)

Transportation

Bus and train

Directions

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