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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.

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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