In this article we will explore the fascinating history of Katembri language, a topic that has captured the attention of people of all ages and cultures. From its origins to its relevance today, Katembri language has left an indelible mark on the world. Over the decades, Katembri language has been the object of study, debate and admiration, being a source of inspiration for artists, scientists, writers and people from all areas. Through this article, we will discover the most relevant aspects of Katembri language, its impact on society and its meaning today. Get ready to enter the exciting world of Katembri language!
Katembrí | |
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Kiriri | |
Native to | Brazil |
Region | Banzaê and Quijingue, Bahia |
Extinct | (date missing) |
Katembri–Taruma ?
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Language codes | |
ISO 639-3 | None (mis ) |
qef | |
Glottolog | None |
Katembri (Catrimbi , Kariri de Mirandela, Mirandela) was a divergent language of Bahia, northeastern Brazil that appears to be distantly related to Taruma (Kaufman 1990).
It is known only from about 100 words collected in the early 1960s from João Manoel Domingos, an elderly rememberer with vague memories of the language.
Katembri was spoken at the mission of Saco dos Morcegos, now known as Mirandela, Bahia.
Xukuru-Kariri is a variety of Xokó, which may be a Kariri language. The name Kiriri is shared by Dzubukuá, another Kariri language, and by Xukuru.
For a word list of Katembri (Kariri of Mirandela) by Bandeira (1972), see the corresponding Portuguese article.
Loukotka (1968) lists the following basic vocabulary items for Katembri, based on a 1951 word list by Alfred Métraux.
gloss | Katembri |
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ear | eri-ntuka |
tooth | eri-kofomuki |
sun | bozofoshi |
moon | boa |
tobacco | boze |
A word list for Kariri of Mirandela from Métraux (1951) is reproduced below, with both original French glosses and translated English glosses.
French gloss (original) | English gloss (translated) | Kariri of Mirandela |
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tête | head | quitipati |
cheveux | hair | idiqui-quetipati |
cils | eyelashes | panadô |
oreille | ear | erintucá |
dent | tooth | ericofomuqui, uiça (?) |
langue | tongue | buniqui |
lèvre | lip | biquiri |
épaule | shoulder | pufixié |
bras | arm | bunififufa |
main | hand | quifi |
doigt | finger | comodoi |
ventre | belly | mudô |
fesses | buttocks | coquibi |
cuisses | thighs | botiti |
genou | knee | cofi |
tibia | tibia | cocudú |
mollet | calf | ila |
chevilles | ankles | popu |
plante du pied | sole | bebaá |
orteil | toe | ticá |
soleil | sun | bozofoxi |
lune | moon | boa |
pluie | rain | ifó |
éclair | lightning | irirumaré |
croix-du-sud | Southern Cross | quipapoqui |
étoile | star | detiquimen |
feu | fire | quééfurtitiu |
forêt | forest | sequieifi |
cerf | deer | prucô |
pécari | peccary | faú |
nandou | rhea | bruan |
cutia | agouti | foifro |
coati | coati | bizaui |
tamanoir | anteater | bizaui |
lapin | rabbit | miriú |
serpent | snake | anguiú |
tatou | armadillo | bozucú |
renard | fox | jacá |
caméléon | chameleon | granharó |
jaguar | jaguar | boiocozzoboingiado |
chèvre | goat | pobifi |
chien | dog | gazzorú |
poule | chicken | apucá |
plantation | plantation | dotitoti |
maïs | maize | paifiquinioré |
haricot | bean | buzufuxi |
courge | squash | croionho |
manioc | cassava | micu |
tapioca | tapioca | quenêoé |
beiju | beiju | beniti |
tabac | tobacco | bozê, labora |
belle personne | beautiful person | dixi |
personne laide | ugly person | boxé |
personne mariée | married person | fofi |
célibataire | celibate person | coni |
vieillard | old person | chibó |
mauvais blanc | mild white | carai-box |
bon blanc | bright white | carai-fizou |
métis | mixed | carai-naré |
rouge | red | urango-cozzo |
noir | black | arango-naré |
vrai noir | deep black | urango-taré |