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Xukuruan languages

In today's world, Xukuruan languages is a topic that has become increasingly relevant and interesting. Since its emergence, it has generated debates, research and discussions in various areas. Its impact has spread globally, affecting individuals, communities and organizations. In this article, we will explore the importance of Xukuruan languages, analyzing its implications, challenges and opportunities. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we will examine how Xukuruan languages has shaped our society and how its evolution continues to be a central theme today.

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Xukuruan
Shukuru
Geographic
distribution
Brazil
Linguistic classificationOne of the world's primary language families
Subdivisions
Language codes
Glottologxuku1239  (Xukurú)
Map of indigenous territories in Alagoas and Sergipe states, Brazil

The Xukuruan languages are a language family proposed by Loukotka (1968) that links two languages of eastern Brazil.[1][2] The languages are:

Loukotka (1968) also lists the unattested Garañun (Garanhun), an extinct, undocumented language once spoken in the Serra dos Garanhuns.[1]

Vocabulary

Loukotka (1968) lists the following basic vocabulary items for Shukurú and Paratió.[1]

gloss Shukurú Paratió
ear bandulák bolúdo
tooth chilodé vovó
man sheñupre sheñup
sun kiá kiá
moon klariːmon limolago
earth krashishi
tobacco mãzyé mazyaː


References

  1. ^ a b c Loukotka, Čestmír (1968). Classification of South American Indian languages. Los Angeles: UCLA Latin American Center.
  2. ^ Xukuru Alain Fabre (2005). Diccionario etnolingüístico y guía bibliográfica de los pueblos indígenas sudamericanos.

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