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Languages that end with Y

2 languages ending with the letter Y — each with origin, classification, and notes.

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This page lists languages that end with Y. 2 languages are detailed below. Each entry below is a doorway into a full profile — not just a name on a list.

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MalagasyMalay

List of Languages That End With Y

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    Malagasy

    An Austronesian language spoken on Madagascar — uniquely related to languages of Borneo, 7,000 km away, brought by ancient seafarers across the Indian Ocean.

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    Malay

    An Austronesian language and the national language of Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore — closely related to Indonesian, with a 1,500-year history as a regional trade lingua franca.

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