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Welcome to our Achuar vocabulary page! Achuar is a Jivaroan language, related to other languages like Shuar and Aguaruna. We have included twenty basic Achuar words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Achuar Indian words in our online picture glossaries. If you'd like to know an Achuar word that is not in these wordlists, you can take part in our Indian words fundraiser or visit our main Achuar language site for more free resources.
English/Français/Español | Achuar words |
One/Un/Uno | Chikíchik |
Two/Deux/Dos | Jímiar |
Three/Trois/Tres | Kambátam |
Four/Quatre/Cuatro | Chindúk chindúk |
Five/Cinq/Cinco | Ju uvejkamash |
Man/Homme/Hombre | Áishmag |
Woman/Femme/Mujer | Núwa |
Dog/Chien/Perro | Yawáñ |
Sun/Soleil/Sol | Tsáñ |
Moon/Lune/Luna | Yántu |
Water/Eau/Agua | Yúmi |
Earth/Terre/Tierra | Núngka |
Black/Noir/Negro | Shuwín |
White/Blanc/Blanco | Púju |
Big/Gros/Grande | Juun |
Small/Petit/Pequeño | Túupich |
Mother/Mere/Madre | Nukúr |
Father/Pere/Padre | Apár |
House/Maison/Casa | Jẽã |
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