Bagua language

Extinct unclassified language of Peru From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bagua (Patagón de Bagua) is an extinct unclassified language, formerly spoken in the Marañón River basin in Peru. It is thought to be related to the Cariban languages, in particular the equally poorly attested Patagón.

NativetoPeru
RegionMarañón River basin
Extinct(date missing)
Cariban ?
  • (unclassified)
    • Bagua
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Bagua
Patagón de Bagua
Native toPeru
RegionMarañón River basin
Extinct(date missing)
Cariban ?
  • (unclassified)
    • Bagua
Language codes
ISO 639-3None (mis)
Glottologbagu1249
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Vocabulary

Bagua is attested by three words, tuna 'water', lancho 'maize', nacxé 'come here'.[1] Tuna 'water' suggests it may be a Cariban language, like Patagón de Perico, but is insufficient evidence for classification.[2]

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