Chayahuita language
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| Chayahuita | |
|---|---|
| Cahuapana | |
| Spoken in | Perú |
| Native speakers | 11,400 (2000) |
| Language family |
Cahuapanan
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | cbt |
Chayahuita is an indigenous American language spoken by thousands of native Chayahuita people in South America. Spoken along the banks of the Paranapura, Cahuapanas, Sillay, and Shanusi rivers. Also known as Chayawita, Chawi, Tshaahui, Chayhuita, Chayabita, Shayabit, Balsapuertino, Paranapura, and Cahuapa. 1-5% literacy rate, compared with 5-15% for Spanish. Dictionary since 1978. Can not be understood by Jebero speakers.
[edit] References
- Chayahuita language at Ethnologue (16th ed., 2009)
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