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THE ACHUAR LANGUAGE

foto de Adam M. Goldstein (Peliculas Atabamba)

The Achuar people have their own language, which belongs to the Jíbaro linguistic family. This language has a long history and has existed in written form since 1976. Teachers in Achuar schools teach in both Achuar and Spanish, both orally and in written form.

Read the story of two students who are studying to be teachers

Some useful Achuar phrases

Tsawarumek

Good morning

Nairka Sakétai

My name is Saké

Wikia Achuaraitjai

I am Achuar

Wikia takagjay yatsurka pigtsa kampatam pigtsa aishman, kampatam nuwa

I have 8 siblings — five brothers and three sisters

Maketai

Thank you

Winiajai

Excuse me

Última modificación: July 21 2006 09:03:45.