Chibchan
Kogi, Colombia
Cogui Co: Spirit of the Sierra
0K
Speakers
kog
Language Overview
Cogui, a Chibchan language spoken by around 10,000 in Colombia’s Sierra Nevada.
Market Insights
Content is largely oral, with traditional storytelling central to culture. Spanish media is popular among youth.
Cultural Context
Respectful language towards elders; minor dialectal variation.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic standards.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct nasal sounds, tonal qualities, challenging for outsiders.
Grammatical Structure
Typically Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense inferred by context.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand around 10-15% for cultural accuracy.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles need simplified language for tonal clarity.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding for specific phonetic elements.
Other information
Reflects mountain life and strong cultural identity.
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