Akawaio New Testament (AKEBSS)

Overview

New Testament in Akawaio (ake), a Cariban language of the Pemóng–Panare subgroup spoken in Guyana, Brazil, and Venezuela. In Guyana, speakers live along the Mazaruni River in communities such as Kamarang, Jawalla, Waramadong, and Kako, in the west-central region north of the Patamona; the Guyanese population is about 4,500, with a total of roughly 5,350 across all countries (an estimated 10,000 were counted between 1990 and 2002). Alternate names include Acahuayo, Acewaio, Akawai, and Ingariko. The language is similar to Macushi [mbc] and marginally intelligible with the Arecuna dialect of Pemon [aoc], and is classified as Carib, Northern, East-West Guiana, Macushi-Kapon, Kapon. It is written in the Latin script, and its development includes Bible portions. In Brazil the language is known as Ingarikó, with a population of 670 in Roraima, where Portuguese is also used. In Venezuela it is likewise called Akawaio (alternate names Acewaio, Akawai, Acawayo, Acahuayo, Waicá, Waika), with a population of 180 and an ethnic population of 245 in Bolívar State, where Spanish is also used.

Language and People

Akawaio (ISO 639-3: ake) is spoken by approximately 4,500 people in Northeastern Brazil. [Glottolog: akaw1239]

Publishing and Organizations

Created by Wycliffe Bible Translators, Inc. Published by Suriname Bible Society. Translation type: First.

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