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Tiniguan languages
Moribund language family of Colombia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Tiniguan languages are two extinct and one moribund language of Colombia that form a small family.
Jolkesky (2016) also notes that there are lexical similarities with Andaqui.[1]
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Languages
The Tiniwan languages are:
Nothing is known about Majigua (Campbell 2012).[2] It was once spoken on the Ariari River in the Meta region of Colombia.[3]
Classification
Though data on Pamigua is extremely limited, the relationship seems to be fairly close: Tinigua manaxaí 'walk!', Pamigua menáxa 'let's go!'.
Loukotka (1968) lists the following basic vocabulary items for Tinigua and Pamigua.[3]
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References
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