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Kaingang

The Kaingang language is spoken by the Kaingang people, who are an indigenous group in Brazil. The language is a member of the Jê family of languages, which also includes the languages spoken by the Xavante, Guarani, and other groups in Brazil. Kaingang is one of the most endangered languages in Brazil, with only about 1,500 speakers remaining. The language is threatened by the encroachment of Portuguese, the dominant language in Brazil, and by the fact that many Kaingang people have been forced to move to urban areas, where they have less opportunity to use their language. The Kaingang people have a rich culture and history, and their language is an important part of that. The Kaingang language is unique in the Jê family of languages, and has a number of features that make it interesting to linguists. For example, the language has a system of grammatical gender that is different from other languages in the family. The Kaingang also have a rich oral tradition, and many of their stories and legends are passed down through the generations in the Kaingang language. The Kaingang language is in danger of disappearing, but there are some efforts being made to preserve it. There is a Kaingang language dictionary, and there are also some Kaingang language classes being offered in schools. However, the number of speakers is declining, and it is unclear how long the language will be able to survive.

Language locales, regions and scripts

Kaingang
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Kaingang, Brazil, Latin
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Kaingang, Brazil
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Kaingang, Latin
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