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Austronesian language spoken in Kalimantan, Indonesia Not to be confused with Mentawai language. ‹ The template Infobox language is being considered for merging. ›

Mendawai
Native to	Indonesia
Region	Kalimantan
Ethnicity	Mendawai
Native speakers	(undated figure of 20,000)
Language family	Austronesian Malayo-Polynesian West Barito South Mendawai
Language codes
ISO 639-3	–

Mendawai is an Austronesian language spoken along the lower course of the Arut River in West Kotawaringin Regency, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia. It is at the mutually unintelligible end of a dialect continuum with Ngaju. Mendawai and Ngaju share c. 70% of their basic vocabulary.

Vocabulary


Mendawai	Bahasa Indonesia	English
Yaku/Kula	Aku/Saya	I
Ikau/Dika	Kamu/Anda	You
Emen	Kenapa	Why
Isen	Mana	Where
Periya	Kapan	When
Ela	Jangan	Don't
Hatue	Laki-laki	Man
Bawi	Perempuan	Woman
Iya	Dia	He/She
Nggeh/Iyuh	Iya	Yes
Umbuy/Bare	Tidak	No
Aweh	Siapa	Who
Een	Apa	What
Kueh	Bagaimana	How
Ikey	Kami	We
Itah	Kita	We

References

Rianti, Yuni. 2009. Pemetaan pemakaian kata sapaan dalam Bahasa Mendawai dan Kota Waringin di masyarakat Pangkalan Bun, Kalimantan Tengah. Malang: Universitas Muhammadiyah Malang.
White, Chad (2008). Genetic inheritance in the Malayic languages of Kotawaringin Barat, Indonesia (M.A. thesis). Athens: University of Georgia.
Wood, Lalani (2000). "Language variation in Kotawaringin Barat and its implications for community development: A survey report". In Michael Leigh (ed.). Borneo 2000: Sixth Biennial Meeting of the Borneo Research Council. Kota Samarahan: Universiti Malaysia Sarawak : Sarawak Development Institute.

Malayo–Chamic *

Iban–Malayan

North Borneo *

Greater
Dusunic *

Bisaya–Lotud	Brunei Bisaya Lotud
Dusunic	Eastern Kadazan Kadazandusun Central Dusun Coastal Kadazan Klias River Kadazan Kota Marudu Talantang Kuijau Momogun / Rungus
Paitanic	Kinabatangan Serudung Abai Sungai Tombonuwo

Greater
Murutic *

Papar Tatana ?
Murutic	Baukan Ganaʼ Kalabakan Keningau Nunukan Tidung Okolod Paluan Selungai Sembakung Sesayap Tidung Tagol Timugon

Others

Moklenic ?
- Moken
- Moklen
Rejang ?
Sundanese
- Old Sundanese †
- Baduy
- Bantenese
- Cirebonese

* indicates proposed status
? indicates classification dispute
† indicates extinct status

Austronesian languages

Formosan

Malayo-Polynesian

Western

Philippine

Greater Barito*

Barito
Basap*

Greater North Borneo*

North Borneo *
- Sabahan
- North Sarawakan
Melanau–Kajang
Kayan–Murik
Land Dayak
Malayo–Chamic *
Sundanese
Rejang?
Moklenic?

Admiralty St. Matthias Temotu Southeast Solomonic Micronesian Central Pacific
Western	Meso-Melanesian North New Guinea Papuan Tip
Southern	Vanuatu North Central South Loyalties–New Caledonia

* indicates proposed status
? indicates classification dispute
† indicates extinct status

Languages of Indonesia

Western Malayo-Polynesian languages

Official language

Indonesian
- Slang

Malayo-Sumbawan

Acehnese
- Bakongan
Anambas–Natuna Malay
Bacan Malay
Balinese
- Bali Aga
- Nusa Penida
Bamayo
Bangka Malay
Banjarese
Belitung Malay
Bengkayang Malay
Bengkulu
Berau Malay
Besemah
Bonai
Bukit
Col/Lembak
Duano'
Eastern Sumatra Malay
- Asahan
- Batubara
- Bilah
- Deli
  - Medan
- Kota Pinang
- Kualuh
- Langkat
- Panai
- Serdang
- Tamiang
Enim
Haji
Iban
- Mualang
- Seberuang
Jambi Malay
- Kuala Tungkal Malay
Jaring Halus Malay
Kangean
Kapuas Hulu Malay
Kaur
Kayong Malay
Kendayan
Keninjal
Kerinci
Ketapang Malay
Kotawaringin Malay
Kubu
Kutainese
- Kota Bangun
- Tenggarong
Landak Malay
Loncong
Lubu
Madurese
- Bawean
- Sapudi
Minangkabau
- Jamee
- Kampar
- Kuantan
- Mukomuko
- Pesisir
Melawi Malay
Mempawah Malay
Musi
- Lematang
- Palembang
- Penesak
- Penukal
- Rawas
Ogan
Palu Malay
Pekal
Pontianak Malay
Riau Malay
- Pangaraian
- Riau Coastal
- Riau Islands
- Rokan Hilir
- Siak
- Tembilahan
Sambas Malay
Sanggau Malay
Sasak
Sekadau Malay
Semende
Sintang Malay
Sumbawa
Sundanese
- Baduy
- Bantenese
- Brebes
- Priangan

Javanesic

Javanese
- Arekan
- Banyumasan
- Cirebonese
- Indramayu
- Osing
- Serang
- Tenggerese
Kawi

Celebic

Lampungic

Northwest Sumatra–
Barrier Islands

Batak
- Alas
- Angkola
- Dairi
- Karo
- Mandailing
- Simalungun
- Toba
Enggano
Gayo
Mentawai
Nasal
Nias
Simeulue
Sikule

Bah-Biau
Basap
Bukat
Bukitan
Kelabit
Kenyah
- Mainstream
Lengilu
Lun Bawang
Murut
- Okolod
- Selungai
- Sembakung
- Tagol
Punan Merap
Punan Tubu
Sa'ban
Sajau
Tidung
- Burusu
- Kalabakan
- Nonukan

Philippine languages

Central Philippine	Tausug
Gorontalo-Mongondow	Bintauna Bolango Buol Gorontaloan Kaidipang Lolak Mongondow Ponosakan Suwawa
Minahasan	Tombulu Tondano Tonsawang Tonsea Tontemboan
Sangiric	Bantik Ratahan Sangir Talaud

Central–Eastern Malayo-Polynesian languages

Aru	Barakai Batuley Dobel Karey Koba Kola-Kompane Lola Lorang Manombai Mariri Tarangan Ujir
Central Maluku	Alune Amahai Ambelau Asilulu Banda Bati Benggoi Boano Bobot Buru Geser Haruku Hulaliu Kailolo Pelauw Rohomoni-Kabauw Hitu Hoti † Huaulu Hukumina † Hulung † Kaibobo Kamarian † Kayeli Kowiai Laha Larike-Wakasihu Latu Liana-Seti Lisabata-Nuniali Lisela Loun † Luhu Mangole Manipa Manusela Masiwang Naka'ela Nuaulu Nusa Laut Paulohi Salas Saleman Saparua Seit-Kaitetu Sepa-Teluti Sula Taliabo Teor-Kur Tulehu Watubela Wemale Yalahatan
Flores–Lembata	Alorese Kedang Lamaholot Adonara Ile Ape Lamalera Lamatuka Levuka Lewo Eleng Lewotobi South Lembata West Lembata Sika
Halmahera- Cenderawasih	Ambai Ambel Ansus Arguni As Bedoanas Biak Biga Buli Busami Dusner Erokwanas Gane Irarutu Iresim Kuri Kurudu Maba Maden Matbat Ma'ya Munggui Marau Meoswar Mor Papuma Patani Pom Roon Sawai Serui-Laut Taba Tandia Wabo Wamesa Wandamen Waropen Woi Yaur Yeretuar Yeresiam
Kei-Tanimbar	Fordata Kei Onin Sekar Uruangnirin Yamdena
Micronesian	Mapia †
Selaru	Selaru Seluwasan
Sumba–Flores	Anakalangu Baliledo Bima Dhao Ende Gaura Hawu Kambera Kéo Kodi Komodo Lamboya Lio Mamboru Manggarai Nage Ngadha Palu'e Pondok Rajong Rembong Riung Rongga So'a Kepo' Wae Rana Wanukaka Wejewa
Timor–Babar	Amarasi Bekais Bilba Dai Dawera-Daweloor Dela-Oenale Dengka East Damar Emplawas Galoli Helong Imroing Kemak Kisar Leti Lole Luang Masela Nila North Babar Ringgou Romang Serili Serua Southeast Babar Tela'a Termanu Tetum Te'un Tii Uab Meto West Damar Welaun Wetar
Western Oceanic	Anus Bonggo Kayupulau Liki Masimasi Ormu Podena Kaptiau Sobei Tarpia Tobati Wakde Yamna

Papuan languages

North Halmahera	Galela Gamkonora Kao Loloda Modole Pagu Sahu Tabaru Ternate Tidore Tobelo Togutil Waioli West Makian
Timor–Alor–Pantar	Abui Adang Blagar Bunak Kaera Kafoa Kamang Klon Kui Kula Nedebang Oirata Retta Sawila Teiwa Wersing Western Pantar Woisika
Asmat–Mombum	Buruwai Casuarina Coast Asmat Central Asmat North Asmat Citak Mombum Kamberau Kamoro Koneraw Sempan
West Bird's Head	Kalabra Kuwani Moi Moraid Seget Tehit
South Bird's Head	Arandai Dombano Duriankari Inanwatan Kaburi Kais Kemberano Kokoda Konda Kovojab Puragi Yahadian
East Bird's Head	Hatam Mansim Meyah Moskona Sougb
West Bomberai	Baham Iha Karas
Dani	Grand Valley Dani Hupla Nduga Nggem Silimo Walak Wano Western Dani Yali
Paniai Lakes	Auye Dao Ekari Moni Wolani
Digul River	Aghu Awbono Bayono Densar Edera Jair Kombai Komyandaret Korowai Mandobo Pisa Sawi Shiaxa Tsaukambo Wambon
Foja Range	Airoran Bagusa Berik Betaf Bonerif Dabe Dineor Edwas Gresi Isirawa Itik Kapori Kauwera Keijar Kemtuik Kwerba Kwerba Mamberamo Kwesten Kwinsu Mander Massep Mawes Mekwei Mlap Namblong Nimboran Orya Sause Oksapmin Samarokena Trimuris Vitou
Lakes Plain	Awera Biritai Doutai Duvle Eritai Fayu Foau Iau Kaiy Keuw Kirikiri Kwerisa Obokuitai Papasena Rasawa Sikaritai Tause Taworta Waritai
East Cenderawasih Bay	Baropasi Bauzi Burate Demisa Kofei Nisa-Anasi Sauri Tefaro Tunggare Woria
Yawa	Saweru Yawa
Demta–Sentani	Demta Nafri Sentani Tabla
Ok	Burumakok Faiwol Iwur Kopka Muyu Nakai Ngalum Ninggerum Tangko Tifal Yonggom
Momuna–Mek	Eipo Goliath Ketengban Kosarek Korupun Nalca Nipsan Somahai
Skou	Skou
South Pauwasi	Biksi-Yetfa Kembra Kimki Lepki Murkim
East Pauwasi	Emem Zorop
West Pauwasi	Namla Tebi Tofanma Towei Usku
Kaure–Kosare	Kaure Kosare
Marind–Yaqai	Bipim Marind Yaqay
Bulaka River	Maklew Yelmek
Kayagar	Atohwaim Kayagar Tamagario
Border	Awyi Elseng Taikat Manem Sowanda Viid Waris
Senagi	Dera
Mairasi	Mairasi Mer Semimi
Kolopom	Kimaghama Morori Ndom Riantana
Yam	Ngkolmpu Kanum Rema Smerki Tamer Yei
Lower Mamberamo	Warembori Yoke
Others	Abinomn Abun Amung Burmeso Dem Kanum Maklew Maybrat Molof Momina Mor Mpur Pyu Sumuri Tambora † Uhunduni

Other languages

Creoles and Pidgins

Malay-based creoles	Alor Malay Ambonese Malay Banda Malay Balinese Malay Betawi Gorap Gorontalo Malay Kupang Malay Larantuka Malay Manado Malay Makassar Malay Maumere Malay North Moluccan Malay Sula Malay Orang Pulo Papuan Malay Serui Malay Peranakan Surabayan

Other creoles and pidgins	Bidau Creole Portuguese † Flores Creole Portuguese † Javindo Mardijker † Petjo Pidgin Iha Pidgin Onin Pidgin Tukang Besi Portugis † Tansi

Immigrant languages

Chinese	Cantonese Fuqing Fuzhounese Hainanese Hakka Acehnese Bangka-Belitung Pontianak Singkawang Haklau Hokkien Medan Riau Hinghwa Mandarin Teochew Jambi Ketapang Pontianak
European	Dutch English Portuguese
Indian	Bengali Gujarati Odia Pali Punjabi Sanskrit Sindhi Tamil Telugu Urdu
Middle Eastern	Arabic Indonesian Arabic Hadhrami Arabic Modern Standard Arabic
Others	Tagalog Filipino Japanese Korean

Sign languages

† indicate extinct languages

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