Page Type: languageEnawené-Nawé | Ethnologue

UNK ISO 639-3

Enawené-Nawé

A language of Brazil

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Eneuene-Mare, Salumã
450 (Crevels 2012). Most are still monolingual (Crevels 2007). Ethnic population: 450 (2006 FUNASA).
Mato Grosso state.
6a* (Vigorous).
Maipurean, Unclassified
None known. Related to Parecís [pab].
13 consonants and 12 vowels, contrasting in length and nasality.
Vigorous. A few also use Portuguese [por].
Distinct from Salumá [slj] in Pará.
Location: Mato Grosso state.