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Language[edit]Main article: Languages of BruneiStandard Malay, the language spoken by the ethnic Malays, who make up over 65% of Brunei's population,[2] is the official language of Brunei.[3] However, the most widely spoken language in Brunei is Brunei Malay, which differs greatly from Standard Malay in areas like pronunciation, lexis and syntax.[4] In addition, there are many other Malay dialects spoken by indigenous communities,[4] such as Dayak and Iban.[3] Usage of such Malay dialects has been on the decline due to assimilation of such ethnic culture with the mainstream culture; some varieties of these dialects are at risk of becoming extinct.[4]English language is also used in Brunei.[3] It is taught at both primary and secondary levels in Brunei schools and frequently seen in street signage throughout the country.[3] Mandarin Chinese, the language used by the sizable minority Chinese community, is widely used as well.[5] Although not officially recognized, the language is taught at certain Chinese-run schools and as an elective subject at the state-run Universiti Brunei Darussalam.[5] Chinese dialects such as Hokkien are commonly spoken in the Chinese community,[5] although their usage has been declining as the younger generation pick up Mandarin Chinese at the expense of dialects.[4]

Language [Edit]
Main Article: Languages ​​of Brunei
Standard Malay, the language Spoken by the ethnic Malays, Who Make up over 65% of Brunei's population, [2] is the Official language of Brunei. [3] However, the Most widely Spoken. language in Brunei is Brunei Malay, which differs greatly from Standard Malay in areas like pronunciation, lexis and syntax. [4] In addition, there are many other Malay dialects spoken by indigenous communities, [4] such as Dayak and Iban. [3. ] Usage of such Malay dialects has been on the decline due to assimilation of such ethnic culture with the mainstream culture; Some Varieties of these dialects are at risk of becoming Extinct. [4] English language is also used in Brunei. [3] It is taught at both primary and Secondary levels in Brunei schools and Frequently seen in Street signage throughout the Country. [3. ] Mandarin Chinese, the language used by the sizable minority Chinese community, is widely used as well. [5] Although not officially recognized, the language is taught at certain Chinese-run schools and as an elective subject at the state-run Universiti Brunei. Darussalam. [5] Chinese dialects such as Hokkien are commonly spoken in the Chinese community, [5] although their usage has been declining as the younger generation pick up Mandarin Chinese at the expense of dialects. [4].