Kelabit is spoken in the Malaysian state of Sarawak, Brunei and in the neighbouring Indonesian states of Kalimantan in Borneo. Our Kelabit word lists are mostly taken from Peter Martin’s Kelabit Dictionary and can be browsed below. Or search for a word in Kelabit, English or Bahasa Malaysia in the search box above.
How are you kelabit?
Common Expressions in Kelabit Language
| ENGLISH | KELABIT |
|---|---|
| How are you | Ken dooq tiko? Kapeh tiko? |
| I am fine | Dooq tuih |
| Nice to meet you | Dooq pian kuh neh petuluh ngemuh |
| Thank you | Terima kasih ngemuh/ Dooq selinuh muh |
Where is Lun Bawang?
Northern Borneo
The Lun Bawang (formerly known as Trusan Murut or Southern Murut) is an ethnic group found in Central Northern Borneo.
Which country is Sarawak?
Malaysia
Sarawak, historic region that is now a state of Malaysia. It comprises the northwestern part of the island of Borneo and is bounded by the sultanate of Brunei and Sabah (Malaysia) on the north and by Indonesian Borneo (Kalimantan) on the east and south.
How do you speak kelabit?
Kelabit Greetings
- Dooq pian kuh neh petulu ngemuh. English: It’s nice meeting you.
- Dooq pian kuh neh petuluh ngemuh. English: Nice to meet you.
- Dooq tudo narih. English: Good bye (to say to the person who stays)
- Dooq tuih. English: I am fine.
- Dooq-dooq lawey narih.
- Hai.
- Ken dooq tiko?
- Let ______ keduih.
Do ACO IRAU Lun Bawang?
The annual Irau Aco Lun Bawang enters its 33nd year in 2020. Irau Aco Lun Bawang Festival is traditionally a celebration of the rice harvest but now it showcases a variety of Lun Bawang’s culture including traditional music and dances as well as traditional handicrafts and traditional Lun Bawang’s cuisine.
What is Sarawak called today?
Sarawak was officially granted self-government on 22 July 1963, and became federated with Malaya, North Borneo (now Sabah), and Singapore to form a federation named Malaysia on 16 September 1963.
What is Sarawak culture?
The Sarawakian culture has been influenced by Bruneian Malays of the coastal areas. Substantial cultural influences also came from the Chinese and British cultures. Interracial marriages, formerly rare or between closely related tribes, are increasingly common.
What language is spoken in Sarawak?
English and Malay are the two official languages of the state; there is no official religion….
| Sarawak | |
|---|---|
| Languages | |
| • Official | English • Malay |
| • Other spoken | Bornean • Sarawak Malay • Hakka • Hokkien • Teochew • Fuzhou Other ethnic minority languages |
| Demographics |
What is Sarawak ID?
Sarawak ID is your single online identity that provides you a simpler, easier and more secure access to Sarawak Government digital services. Just register once to instantly access multiple available online services without the need to re-register or re-login for different services.
What Sarawak famous for?
Because of its natural resources, Sarawak specialises in the export of oil and gas, timber and oil palms, but also possesses strong manufacturing, energy and tourism sectors. It is ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse; major ethnic groups including Iban, Malay, Chinese, Melanau, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu.
What is special about Sarawak?
Sarawak, the largest state in Malaysia, is home to 27 ethnic groups. With 45 different dialects, each group has their own unique stories, beliefs, traditions and cultures. The sape has become the symbol of the Rainforest World Music Festival, one Malaysia’s largest music festival.
What kind of clothing do Kelabit people wear?
In traditional society, men wear traditional loincloths, and women would wear a skirt made of Tapa cloth (material from the inside of the tree bark). Some would prefer Westernized clothing. The custom of tattooing and dulling of teeth have also become less prevalent. Rice, for the Kelabit people, symbolizes the true human food.
What is the traditional clothing in Korea?
Hanbok — Korean traditional clothing Hanbok consists of a blouse shirt or a jacket called “jeogori” and a skirt “chima” for women or loose pants “baji” for men. Hanbok is particularly beautiful because of its vivid colours and simple but elegant design which comes in endless different variations.
What is Kelabit cuisines?
Kelabit people mainly eat rice, as well as meat, fruits, vegetables, corn, and sugar cane. Some of the traditional Kelabit cuisines are the following:- Nubak Layak, mashed rice wrapped in Isip leaf. Manuk Pansuh / Pansoh, seasoned chicken cooked in bamboo.
What is Kelabit tattooing?
All Kelabit women are tattooed when they reach the age of 16. Bold zigzag bands are traced on the forearm, not completely encircling the limb, and strikingly decorative geometrical designs are tattooed on the thigh, the shin, and sometimes, on the knee-cap.
