Canela

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A language of Brazil

Alternate Names

Kanela

Canela

User Population

2,500 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,500 (2006 FUNASA).

Maranhão state.

Language Maps

Eastern Central Brazil

Language Status

5* (Developing).

Jean, Northern, Timbira

Apâniekra (Apânhecra, Apânjekra, Apânyekra, Canela Apanyekrá, Kanela Apanyekra), Ramkokamekra (Canela Ramkokamekrá, Kanela-Ramkokamekrá).

SOV; 13 consonants and 16 vowels, including 6 nasal vowels.

Vigorous. A few also use Portuguese [por].

Language Development

Grammar. NT: 1990.

Language Resources

OLAC resources in and about Canela

Latin script [Latn].

Traditional religion.