Weenhayek
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A language of Bolivia
Alternate Names
Bolivian, Noctenes, Noctén, Oktenai, Wichí Lhamtés Nocten, “Mataco” (pej.), “Mataco Nocten” (pej.)
Autonym
’weenhayeklhayhi’, ’weenhayeklhàmet
User Population
1,930 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,020 (1994).
Location
Tarija department: Cordillera de Pirapo; southwest of Pilcomayo river.
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Language Status
5* (Developing).
Typology
23 consonants and 5 vowels.
Language Use
The 1994 Indigenous census shows an increase in language use among younger people compared to the elders (Crevels 2007). Most also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development
Grammar. NT: 2006.