Matanawi language


Matanawi was a divergent Amazonian language that appears to be distantly related to the Muran languages. It was originally spoken on the Castanha River and Madeirinha River in Amazonas State.

Vocabulary

The only existing word list for Matanawi is that of Curt Nimuendajú.
Loukotka lists the following basic vocabulary items for Matanawí.