Special language In Landak Regency

Introducing Special Language

(Tengon / Sempatung)

Diamond

Sempatung is the one of dayak etnis who has special characteristic. One of the special characteristic is the language used.

Dayaknesse Greeting way ( common wayl ) :Adil ka talino, bacuramin ka saruga, basengat ka jubata.

Meaning,” be justify to all human being, be honest through the god”

Your answer : “ Harus “

Here is the one of teacher mates experience who teaches at the area. The place where the language is quoted. Some people (western people used to go there by helicopter ), but now it is easier to visit. What is the sempatung daily language used? Study the language here;

1. eat = me

2. already = ko

3. drink = nok

4. what = nne

5. drink coffee = nok in kopi

6. girl = dayung

7. you = mu

8. see = nney

9. we all = te bobo

10. hungry = belek

11. they = iyuh

12. sleep = ndem

13. walk = penu

14. take a bath= mamuy

15. get up = mekan ndem

16. morning = lem babut

17. shine = nganduo

18. afternoon = ndo ngamoy

let’s wait for the next session.........................be continued