Pakaásnovos

A language of Brazil

ISO 639: pav
Alternate Names: Jaru, Oro Wari, Orowari, Pacahanovo, Pacaás Novos, Pakaa Nova, Pakaanova, Pakaanovas, Uomo, Wari’
Population: 2,720 (Crevels 2012). Ethnic population: 2,720 (2006 FUNASA).
Location:: Rondônia state: 7 villages.
Language Status: 6a* (Vigorous).
Classification: Chapacuran, Wari
Dialects: Wari’-Oro Waram, Wari’-Oro Mon, Wari’-Oro Waram Xijen, Wari’-Oro Não, Wari’-Oro Eo, Wari’-Oro At, Wari’-Oro Jowin, Wari’-Oro Kao Oro Aje.
Typology: 15 consonants and 6 vowels.
Language Use: Strong vitality. A few also use Portuguese [por], isolated on govenment reserve. Used as L2 by Oro Win [orw].
Language Development: Grammar. Bible portions: 1975–1984.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Pakaásnovos
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Rondônia state: 7 villages.