Jakun language
In today's article we are going to delve into the fascinating world of Jakun language. We will explore its origins, its evolution over time and its impact on today's society. Jakun language has been the subject of study and controversy, and throughout this article, we will try to shed light on its most relevant aspects. From its beginnings to the present, Jakun language has played a crucial role in different areas, and it is essential to understand its trajectory to understand its relevance today. Join us on this journey to unravel the secrets and mysteries of Jakun language.
| Jakun | |
|---|---|
| Orang Hulu | |
| Native to | Malaysia |
| Region | Johor, Pahang |
| Ethnicity | 25,000 (2008) |
| Unwritten | |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | jak |
| Glottolog | jaku1244 |
| ELP | Jakun |
Jakun is an Austronesian language, perhaps a dialect of Malay, spoken in Malaysia. Specifically it is spoken on the east coast and inland of Peninsular Malaysia, around the Pairang River, from Pekan in Pahang to Sri Gading, east to Benut, northwest to middle Muar River area around the districts of Segamat, Muar and Tangkak in Johor. It is also known as Djakun, Jakoon, Jaku’d, Jakud’n or Orang Hulu.
The language is native to the Jakun tribe belonging to the Proto-Malay branch of the indigenous natives of Malaysia, the Orang Asli.
References
- ^ Jakun language at Ethnologue (25th ed., 2022)
- ^ Language-archives.org
External links
- http://projekt.ht.lu.se/rwaai RWAAI (Repository and Workspace for Austroasiatic Intangible Heritage)
- http://hdl.handle.net/10050/00-0000-0000-0004-1640-2@view Jakun in RWAAI Digital Archive
