Nukak Makú

A language of Colombia

ISO 639: mbr
Alternate Names: Guaviare, Macusa, Nukak
Population: 390 (Crevels 2012). 200 monolinguals. Ethnic population: 740 (2018 census).
Location:: Jungle region between Guaviare and Inírida rivers, up to Mapiripan. Near Charco Caimán.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Puinavean, Cacua
Dialects: None known. Sometimes considered the same language as Kakua [cbv] as they share a large percentage of their lexicon and supposedly are mutually intelligible (Crevels 2007).
Typology: 12 consonants and 12 vowels (6 oral, 6 nasal).
Language Use: Used by all. Positive attitudes. A few also use Spanish [spa].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 0%. Literacy projects in place.
Other Comments: Evasive hunters.

Location: Jungle region between Guaviare and Inírida rivers, up to Mapiripan. Near Charco Caimán.