Enawené-Nawé

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A language of Brazil

ISO 639-3
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Alternate Names
Eneuene-Mare, Salumã
User Population

450 (Crevels 2012). Most are still monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 450 (2006 FUNASA).

Location

Mato Grosso state.

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Language Status

6a* (Vigorous).

Classification
Maipurean, Unclassified
Dialects

None known. Related to Parecís [pab].

Typology

13 consonants and 12 vowels, contrasting in length and nasality.

Language Use

Vigorous. A few also use Portuguese [por].

Language Resources
OLAC resources in and about Enawené-Nawé
Other Comments

Distinct from Salumá [slj] in Pará.