Austronesian
Ida’an, Malaysia
Ida’an Ina: Heart of Borneo
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Ida’an, a language spoken by around 5,000 in Sabah, Malaysia. Part of the Austronesian family.
Market Insights
Content is largely oral; younger generations consume Malay and English media.
Cultural Context
Respectful language, especially towards elders. Minor dialectal variations.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic conventions.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct nasal and glottal sounds are challenging for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Subject-Verb-Object (SVO); tense contextually implied.
Media and Text Layout
Translations may expand by 10-15% to capture cultural terms.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles may require brevity due to tonal quality.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding for specific phonetic markers.
Other information
Reflects connection to coastal and forest life.
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