Anserma language
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| Anserma | |
|---|---|
| Umbra | |
| Native to | Colombia |
| Region | Antioquia Department |
| Ethnicity | Umbrá |
Native speakers | c. 100 (2011)[1] |
Chocoan
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| Dialects |
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| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | ans |
| Glottolog | anse1238 Anserma |
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Anserma (Anserna, Umbra) is a Chocoan language of Colombia, spoken by the Umbrá people.[1] Dialects included Caramanta and Cartama.[2] The language was thought to be extinct until 7 families were found to speak it in 2011.[1]
Jolkesky (2016) notes that there are lexical similarities with the Barbacoan languages due to contact.[3]
Vocabulary
[edit | edit source]Below are listed some of the known words of the Anserma language.[4]
| Gloss | Anserma |
|---|---|
| salt | anzer, anserm, ancer |
| Spanish | tamaraca |
| devil | xixarama |
| herb added to chicha to make it stronger | tabaque |
| market | tianguez |
References
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