Ofayé

A language of Brazil

ISO 639: opy
Alternate Names: Ofaié, Ofaié-Xavante, Ofayé-Xavante, Opaié-Shavante, Opayé
Population: 12 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 61 (Crevels 2012).
Location:: Mato Grosso do Sul state: Ivinhema, Vacaris, and Verde rivers; Brasilándia area.
Language Status: 8a (Moribund).
Classification: Language isolate
Typology: 14 consonants and 10 vowels, including 4 nasal vowels.
Language Use: Shifted to Portuguese [por]. Also use Kaiwá [kgk].
Language Development: Literacy rate in L2: 30%. Language revival effort underway.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Ofayé
Writing: Unwritten [Qaax].
Other Comments: Christian.

Location: Mato Grosso do Sul state: Ivinhema, Vacaris, and Verde rivers; Brasilándia area.