Kendayan language
Kendayan, or Salako (Selako), is a Malayic Dayak language of Borneo. The exact number of speakers remains unknown, but is estimated to be around 350,000.
| Kendayan | |
|---|---|
| Kanayatn, Salako | |
| Native to | Indonesia, Malaysia |
| Region | Borneo |
Native speakers | 330,000 (2007) |
Austronesian
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | knx |
| Glottolog | kend1254 |
The name Kendayan is preferred in Kalimantan, Indonesia, and Salako in Sarawak, Malaysia. It is sometimes referred to as bahasa Badameà, particularly in Bengkayang Regency and the areas near Singkawang City. Other dialects of Kendayan include Ahe, Banana and Belangin. Speakers of any of the dialects can understand speakers of any of the others.
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