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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Cueva Words

Welcome to our Cueva vocabulary page! Cueva is a Chibchan language, related to other languages like Ngabere and Arhuaco. We have included twenty basic Cueva words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. If you would like to know a Cueva word that is not currently on our page, you can take part in our Native American words fundraiser or visit our main Cueva language site for more free resources.

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Cueva Word Set

English (Français)	Cueva words
One (Un)	Kencheko
Two (Deux)	Poká
Three (Trois)	Pauká
Man (Homme)	Chuy
Woman (Femme)	Yra
Fish (Poisson)	Huguaw
Corn (Maïs)	Kopá
Water (Eau)	Dúla

Click here to see Cueva vocabulary words compared to words in related Chibchan languages: Chibchan Indian Words

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