Cariban
Carib, Venezuela
Galibi Karu: Strength of the Coast
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Language Overview
Galibi Carib, spoken by the Kalina people in Suriname, Brazil, and French Guiana, with around 8,000 speakers. Part of the Cariban family.
Market Insights
Content is shared orally; limited digital media in Carib, with some speakers consuming Portuguese, Dutch, or French.
Cultural Context
Respect shown to elders, with formality in language. Dialects vary by region.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Orthography is limited but developing.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct nasal tones and vowel harmony challenge non-native pronunciation.
Grammatical Structure
Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) structure, with tense often implied by context.
Media and Text Layout
Translation expands around 15% for cultural expressions.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles require brevity due to complex phrasing.
Technical Considerations
Encoding challenges for Carib phonetics on digital platforms.
Other information
Expressions reflect connection to the land and resilience.
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