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Manao language

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Manao
Native toBrazil
Extinct18th century
Arawakan
Language codes
ISO 639-3None (mis)
qbh
Glottologmana1299

Manao is a long-extinct Arawakan language of Brazil. The Manaos gave their name to the present-day city of Manaus, the capital city of the state of Amazonas in Brazil.[1]

Vocabulary

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Some words in the Manao language include:[2]

English-Manao Wordlist
English Manao
One Panimu
Two Piarukúma
Three Pialuky paulo
Man Yrinály
Woman Ytunalo
Sun Gamuy
Moon Ghairy
Water Unüa

References

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  1. ^ "Manao Language and the Manáo Indian Tribe (Oremanao, Manaos, Manoa)". Archived from the original on 2021-06-22. Retrieved 2021-06-22.
  2. ^ Loukotka, Čestmír (1968). Classification of South American Indian languages. Los Angeles: UCLA Latin American Center.