Ida’an

A language of Malaysia

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Bulud Upi, Eraans, Idaan, Idahan, Idan, Idayan

Population

Population includes 1,500 Begak. Ethnic population: 5,500 (2000 SIL).

Location

East coast of Sabah, Lahad Datu, Kinabatangan, and Sandakan districts.

Language Status

6a (Vigorous).

Classification

Dialects

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

Language Use

Also use Sabah Malay [msi] or Central Dusun [dtp].

Language Development

Grammar. Bible portions: 1987–2011.

Language Resources

Writing

Arabic script, no longer in use. Latin script.