Lule–Vilela languages

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The two Lule–Vilela languages constitute a small, distantly related language family of northern Argentina. Kaufman found the relationship likely and with general agreement among the major classifiers of South American languages. Viegas Barros published additional evidence from 1996–2006. However, Zamponi (2008) considers Lule and Vilela each as language isolates, with similarities being due to contact.

Internal classification

Internal classification of the Lule–Vilela languages by Mason (1950): Unclassfied languages are Tonocoté, Matará, and Guacará.

Vocabulary

Loukotka (1968) lists the following basic vocabulary items for Lule, Vilela, and Chunupí. ! gloss !! Lule !! Vilela !! Chunupí ! one ! two ! three ! head ! tooth ! water ! fire ! sun ! moon ! star ! tree ! maize ! fish ! dog ! jaguar ! black

Proto-language

For reconstructions of Proto-Lule-Vilela by Viegas Barros (2006), see the corresponding Spanish article.

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