Amarakaeri

Amarakaeri

Harákmbut

Amarakaeri, Peru

Apu Iñanek – Echoes of the Ancestors

Get a quote

0

Speakers
amr

Language Overview

Amarakaeri, a Harakmbut language spoken in Peru by around 500 people.
Market Insights
Oral storytelling and radio are primary media. Limited access to digital content.
Cultural Context
Formal speech in ceremonies and when addressing elders. Avoid discussing personal issues openly.
Writing System and Typography
Uses Latin script with diacritics for phonetic accuracy. Text flows left-to-right.
Phonetics and Phonology
Glottal stops and nasal sounds are prominent. Tonal language with pitch variations.
Grammatical Structure
SOV order. Uses suffixes for tense and mood. Verb forms are complex.
Media and Text Layout
Text expansion around 20% more than English. Subtitles should be concise, around 35 characters per line.
Localization Challenges
Challenges in preserving oral traditions in written form. Example: translating myths into educational materials.
Technical Considerations
Encoding and rendering issues with diacritics. Limited digital support.
Other information
Efforts to revitalize the language through community programs.
Our Human Voices
    00:00

    https://flowficiency.com/demo/voice-player/en_US?lang=#N/A

    Additional Language Information
    Ethnologue
    Additional Country Information
    Ethnologue
    External Language Documentation
    Open Language Archives