Temuan language (tmw)

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Also Known As: Temuan Language,Benua,Niap


Description:

The Temuan language (Temuan, Benua, bual Mutan, Niap, Malay: bahasa Temuan) is an Austronesian language spoken by the Temuan tribe, one of the indigenous ethnic groups of Peninsular Malaysia in the states of Selangor, Pahang, Johor, and Negeri Sembilan. It has a certain degree of mutual intelligibility with the Malay language. The Temuan has their own version of Adam and Eve call Mamak Bungsuk ( like Adam ) and Inak Bungsuk ( Eve ). This two person is the Temuan version of Adam and Eve and the beginning and the birth of humanity in Temuan legend. The Temuan believe they were placed on the earth by Muyang (God) to be guardians of the rain forest and that if they fail in their sacred duty, the whole world will turn upside down and humanity will perish. Each river, hill, stream, rock, tree and shrub is animated by a guardian spirit. Rivers are guarded by dragons (naga) and snakes (ular) which often cause mayhem if their homes are desecrated.

The Temuan’s culture reflects their belief in these nature spirits. Their animism takes the form of taboos, herbal remedies, ritual ceremonies and magic. They have dukun (healers) and a village bomoh (shaman) who, when in a trance state,..... full article at Wikipedia

Location of Temuan language Speakers

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Overview

Main Country: Malaysia
Spoken In:

Regions: Asia

ISO 639-3 Code: tmw

Classification Taxonomy

All Languages

  Austronesian Group

    Malayo-Polynesian Group

      Western Malayo-Polynesian Group

        Sundic Group

          Malayic Group

            Malayan Group

              Aboriginal Malay Group

                Temuan language