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A Lexicostatistical Study: Language Kinship of Dayak Ngaju and Dayak Maanyan Language

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The study indicates a kinship value of 32% between Dayak Ngaju and Dayak Maanyan languages, revealing significant divergence over time.
Analysis found 64 cognates among 200 vocabulary items from both languages using the Swadesh list, highlighting their linguistic relationship.
Direct elicitation from native speakers and secondary sources supported a comprehensive field approach in gathering data on these languages.
Findings contribute to understanding the Austronesian language family, emphasizing the need for preserving linguistic diversity in Borneo.

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Lexicostatistical analysis identifies 32% kinship in Dayak Ngaju and Dayak Maanyan languages, suggesting common ancestry.

Sintia et al. (2025) studied this question.

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