Chocoan
Embera Catío, Colombia
Emberá Eka: Spirit of the Jungle
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Speakers
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Language Overview
Emberá-Catío, a Choco language spoken by approximately 10,000 in Colombia and Panama.
Market Insights
Content is mainly oral; some radio and community events. Younger speakers often consume Spanish media.
Cultural Context
Respect for elders is key, with formal language in ceremonies. Dialects are minimal.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthography.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct nasal and tonal sounds, challenging for non-natives.
Grammatical Structure
Subject-Object-Verb (SOV); tense often context-based.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand 15% to capture ceremonial meaning.
Localization Challenges
Subtitles may need shortened phrasing for clarity.
Technical Considerations
Limited encoding support for nasal and tonal elements.
Other information
Expressions focus on nature and ancestral pride.
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