Standard Indonesian
The national lingua franca and official language of Indonesia, derived from Malay and shaped by extensive contact with Javanese, Sundanese, Dutch, and English.
Brunei Malay
Also known as: Bahasa Melayu Brunei
The Malay variety of Brunei. A vernacular distinct from both Bahasa Malaysia and Indonesian, used as the everyday spoken standard alongside formal Bahasa Melayu.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Brunei Malay?
Brunei Malay is a dialect of the Indonesian language.
Where is Brunei Malay spoken?
Brunei Malay is primarily spoken in Brunei.
Which region is Brunei Malay associated with?
Brunei Malay is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Brunei Malay known by other names?
Yes — Brunei Malay is also referred to as Bahasa Melayu Brunei.
What are the other dialects of Indonesian?
Indonesian also includes Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Malaysia. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.
Other Indonesian dialects
See on the atlas →Malaysian Malay · Bahasa Melayu
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