Kiput

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A language of Malaysia

ISO 639-3
kyi
User Population

450 (Blust 2002).

Location

Sarawak: south of Marudi, Benawa and Kuala Tutoh villages.

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Language Status

6b (Threatened).

Classification
Austronesian, Malayo-Polynesian, North Borneo, North Sarawakan, Berawan-Lower Baram, Lower Baram, Central, A
Dialects

Long Kiput, Long Tutoh (Kuala Tutoh). Related to Narom [nrm], Lelak [llk], Tutong [ttg], Belait [beg], and Berawan languages.

Language Use

Some young people, all adults. Also use Iban [iba].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar.

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Kiput
Writing

Unwritten [Qaax].