Matanawi language

Matanawi (Matanauí, Mitandua, Moutoniway) is an extinct divergent Amazonian language isolate that may be distantly related to the Muran languages. It was originally spoken on the Castanha River and Madeirinha River in Amazonas State.

Vocabulary

The only existing word list for Matanawi is that of Curt Nimuendajú (1925).

Loukotka (1968) lists the following basic vocabulary items for Matanawí.

References


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