Huitoto, Nüpode

A language of Peru

ISO 639-3

Alternate Names

Muinane Huitoto, Nipode Witoto

Population

100 (1991 SIL). 1,130 Huitoto in Peru (Crevels 2007).

Language Status

8a (Moribund).

Classification

Language Use

Children acquire Huitoto but many of them do not use the language (2007). Also use Minica Huitoto or Murui Huitoto [huu].

Language Development

Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1961.

Language Resources

Writing

Latin script.

Other Comments

Previously mistakenly referred to as Muinane Huitoto [hux].