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Shuar (Jivaro)

Shuar (called "Jivaro" by Spanish-speaking Ecuadorians) is a Jivaroan language of South America, closely related to Achuar. It is spoken by more than 30,000 people in Ecuador today.

˜Shuar Language

Shuar language samples and resources.

˜Shuar Culture and History

Information and links about the Shuar tribe past and present.

˜Shuar Language Resources –

Our Online Shuar Materials

Shuar Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Shuar language.

Shuar Pronunciation Guide:
How to pronounce Shuar words.

Shuar Animal Words:
Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Shuar language.

Shuar Numbers:
Worksheet showing how to count in the Shuar language.

Shuar Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Rosetta Project: Shuar Language:
Grammar, vocabulary and a glossed Shuar text. In Spanish.

Shuara, a language that refused to die:
Article on language use and cultural identity among the Shuar Indians of Ecuador.

La Lengua Jibaro:
Information on Shuar and other Jivaroan languages including text samples and linguistic maps of South America. Page in Spanish.

Human Rights: Shuar Chicham:
Translation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into the Shuar language.

Jivaro Prayers:
Shuar translation of the Lord's Prayer and other Christian prayers.

Bible Verses in Mexican Languages: Shuar:
Translation of several Biblical passages into Shuar.

Shuar Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

To Drink of Death:
Shuar language narrative for sale, with English translation, glosses, and grammatical information.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Shuar Language:
Shuar links.

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