Krikati-Timbira

A language of Brazil

ISO 639: xri
Alternate Names: Krikati-Gaviao, Krinkati-Gaviao, Krinkati-Timbira
Population: 680 (2005 FUNASA). Ethnic population: 680 (2005 FUNASA).
Location:: Maranhão state: Amarante municipality, Governador village.
Language Status: 5* (Developing).
Classification: Jean, Northern, Timbira
Dialects: Krinkati (Karakati), Timbira. Krikati and Timbira are separate ethnic groups speaking related dialects.
Typology: SOV; 11 consonants and 15 vowels, including 6 nasal vowels.
Language Use: Most also use Portuguese [por].
Language Development: NT: 2006.
Language Resources: OLAC resources in and about Krikati-Timbira
Writing: Latin script [Latn].

Location: Maranhão state: Amarante municipality, Governador village.