Tucanoan
Koreguaje, Colombia
Koreguaje Ko: Spirit of the Rainforest
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Language Overview
Koreguaje, spoken by around 3,000 people in Colombia, part of the Tukanoan family.
Market Insights
Content includes oral traditions and local storytelling. Younger generations engage with Spanish media.
Cultural Context
High respect for elders; formal language used in ceremonies. Dialects vary slightly.
Writing System and Typography
Latin script, left-to-right. Limited orthographic standards.
Phonetics and Phonology
Distinct nasal sounds and vowel harmony are challenging for outsiders.
Grammatical Structure
Generally Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) with tense conveyed by context.
Media and Text Layout
Translations expand 15-20% to capture cultural meaning.
Localization Challenges
Subtitle length may require shorter expressions.
Technical Considerations
Encoding support for Koreguaje-specific sounds is limited.
Other information
Reflects harmony with nature and community.
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