Temiar

A language of Malaysia

ISO 639: tea
Alternate Names: Northern Sakai, Nèhtuh Temèèr, Pie, Seroq, Temer
Population: 32,000 (2020 G. Benjamin).
Location:: Kelantan, Pahang, and Perak states.
Language Status: 3 (Wider communication). Used as a lingua franca by many northern Aslian groups (Bradley 2007a).
Classification: Austro-Asiatic, Mon-Khmer, Aslian, Senoic
Dialects: Grik, Kenderong, Kenering, Po-Klo (Sakai Bukit of Temongoh), Sakai of Plus Korbu, Sungai Piah, Tanjong Rambutan, Tembe’ (Tembi), Ulu Kinta (Kinta Sakai), Lanoh Kobak. Most closely related to Lanoh [lnh] (2020 G. Benjamin).
Typology: 18 consonants and 30 vowels.
Language Use: The most secure Aslian language (Bradley 2007a). All domains. Used by all. All also use Malay [zlm] (Bradley 2007a). Used as L2 by Batek [btq], Jehai [jhi], Lanoh [lnh], Minriq [mnq], Semai [sea].
Language Development: Radio.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Temiar
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Seminomadic.

Location: Kelantan, Pahang, and Perak states.