Mehináku

A language of Brazil

ISO 639: mmh
Alternate Names: Mahinaku, Mehinaco, Mehinako, Meinaku, Minaco
Population: 200 (Crevels 2012). All Mehinaku still speak their mother tongue (Crevels 2007). Combined Waura [wau] and Mehinaku speakers: 600 (2012). Ethnic population: 230 (2006 ISA).
Location:: Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park.
Language Status: 6a (Vigorous).
Classification: Maipurean, Southern, Central, Waurá
Dialects: Waurá-kumá. Somewhat intelligible of Waurá [wau]. There is a dialect of Mehinaku called Waurá-kumá which is influenced by Waurá [wau].
Typology: 13 consonants and 10 vowels (5 oral, 5 nasal).
Language Use: Vigorous. Used by all. Some also use Portuguese [por], having restricted access on government reserve.

Location: Mato Grosso state: Xingú Park.