Chayahuita language

Chayahuita language
Chayahuita
Cahuapana
Spoken in Perú
Native speakers 11,384 (2000, WCD)  (no date)
Language family
Cahuapanan
  • Chayahuita
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.

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  • Chayahuita — ISO 639 3 Code : cbt ISO 639 2/B Code : ISO 639 2/T Code : ISO 639 1 Code : Scope : Individual Language Type : Living …   Names of Languages ISO 639-3

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  • cbt — ISO 639 3 Code of Language ISO 639 2/B Code : ISO 639 2/T Code : ISO 639 1 Code : Scope : Individual Language Type : Living Language Name : Chayahuita …   Names of Languages ISO 639-3

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