Shuar language

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:language
gptkbp:collaborations collaborations with linguists
gptkbp:color central to Shuar cultural identity
gptkbp:conference discussed in linguistic conferences
gptkbp:cultural_heritage part of Shuar heritage
gptkbp:cultural_identity important for Shuar people's identity
gptkbp:cultural_influence influenced by neighboring languages
gptkbp:cultural_practices integrated into cultural practices
gptkbp:cultural_representation promoted through cultural initiatives
gptkbp:cultural_significance used in traditional rituals
gptkbp:events cultural events promote language
gptkbp:family gptkb:Jivaroan_languages
gptkbp:formulation agglutinative
SOV (Subject-Object-Verb) order
gptkbp:has_cognates shared with other Jivaroan languages
gptkbp:has_dialects Shuar dialects exist
gptkbp:has_documentation available online
ongoing documentation efforts
various linguistic studies conducted
various projects initiated
faces documentation challenges.
gptkbp:has_features rich in affixes
gptkbp:has_language contains loanwords from Spanish
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Shuar language
gptkbp:language ongoing linguistic research
Amazonian languages
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used in daily communication
limited media presence
regional variations exist
active speaker community
at risk due to globalization
community efforts in place
depends on younger generations
faces challenges from dominant languages
increasing awareness efforts
emerging use in technology
serves social functions in communities
gptkbp:language_of_instruction developed for educational purposes
offered in some universities
taught in some schools in Ecuador
gptkbp:language_revitalization efforts ongoing
supported by NGOs
implemented in communities
gptkbp:language_support vulnerable
supported by local organizations
gptkbp:language_surveys conducted to assess speaker numbers
gptkbp:notable_speakers approximately 30,000
gptkbp:polyphony has nasal vowels
gptkbp:recognition gaining recognition in academia
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Achuar_language
gptkb:Huambisa_language
gptkbp:spoken_in gptkb:Ecuador
gptkb:Peru
gptkbp:status recognized by the Ecuadorian government
gptkbp:system Latin script
gptkbp:writings has oral literature traditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Shuar
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5