Also Known As:
Mos, Mengo, Tiong, Mawas, Belubn, Kenseu, Kensieu, Kensiw, Moniq, Monik, Mendi, Ngok Pa, Orang Bukit, Orang Liar, Kense, Sakai, Maniq, Moni, Menik, Meni, Jarum, Semang Proper (of Ulu Krian), Semang, Semang-Dialekte
Dialects & Varieties
- Kensiu Batu
- Ulu Selama
- Kedah
- Kentaq Nakil
- Kensiu Siong
- Jeher
- Plus
- Ijoh
- Jarum
East and Southeast Asia
Bradley, David. 2007. "East and Southeast Asia." In Encyclopedia of the World's Endangered Languages, edited by C. Moseley. 349-424. London & New York: Routledge.
Endangered
20 percent certain, based on the evidence available
500
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speakers
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Comments on speakers
Close contact and intermarriage between dialects and with adjacent Jehai, Lanoh and Temiar; speakers accommodate readily to other Aslian languages and dialects.
Location and Context
Countries
Thailand and Malaysia
Location Description
Thailand: southern, Betong; Malaysia: northwest peninsular, near Baling.
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Malay, Southern Thai, other Aslian languages
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Writing Systems
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