Shawi
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A language of Peru
Alternate Names
Balsapuertino, Cahuapa, Cahuapana, Campo Piyapi, Chahui, Chawi, Chayabita, Chayahuita, Chayawita, Chayhuita, Paranapura, Shayabit, Tsaawí, Tshaahui
Autonym
Shahui
User Population
14,000 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 21,400 (Crevels 2012).
Location
Loreto and San Martin regions: Cahuapanas, Paranapura, Shanusi, and Sillay rivers.
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Language Status
5 (Developing).
Typology
SOV; 14 consonants and 4 vowels.
Language Use
Bilingual education in some communities (Crevels 2007). Used by all. Also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Literacy rate in L1: 1%–5%. Literacy rate in L2: 5%–15%. Dictionary. Texts. NT: 1978–2011.