Language isolate
Andoque, Colombia
Amuna Andoque – Spirit of the Jungle
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Speakers
ano
Language Overview
Andoque, a language isolate spoken in Colombia by around 600 people.
Market Insights
Oral storytelling and community events are primary media. Limited access to modern media.
Cultural Context
Formal speech when addressing elders and in ceremonial contexts. Language is integral to cultural identity.
Writing System and Typography
Uses Latin script with additional characters for phonetic distinctions. Text flows left-to-right.
Phonetics and Phonology
Features nasal and glottal sounds. Vowel length and pitch variations are significant.
Grammatical Structure
SOV order. Uses suffixes for tense, aspect, and mood. Agglutination is common.
Media and Text Layout
Text expansion around 20% more than English. Subtitles should be concise, around 35 characters per line.
Localization Challenges
Cultural adaptation is crucial. Example: translating myths and traditional stories.
Technical Considerations
Encoding issues with special characters. Limited digital support.
Other information
Language is endangered with revitalization efforts ongoing.
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