Ida’an

DBJ

threatened

Alternate Names: Bulud Upi, Eraans, Idaan, Idahan, Idan, Idayan

Dialects: Begak (Bagahak, Begahak), Ida’an, Subpan (Sungai, Supan). Not closely related to other languages.

Genealogy:

Austronesian
Malayo-Polynesian
North Borneo
Sabahan
Ida’an

Demographics: 10,000 (2013 SIL). Population includes 1,500 Begak.

Language Use: Some young people, all adults. Also use Central Dusun [dtp], Malay [zlm], Sabah Malay [msi].

Language Development: Grammar. Bible portions: 1987–2011.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Malaysia