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L3lack_light Posted 14 years ago
Speech & Pronunciation

Matsigenka tribe

Hello!
Can you please help me figure out how to translate "Matsigenka"?

Thank you.
  

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Don't you think it would be considerate to at least tell us what language it is?

  • Don't you think it would be considerate to at least tell us what language it is?
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Don't you think it would be considerate to at least tell us what language it is?
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Mister Micawber
Yes you are right. I'm sorry.
It's the name of a tribe. I meant to include the Wikipedia link in my post.

Thank you.
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Well, I am afraid I cannot help. It is not a word that most of us know. Currently in the Peruvian Amazon, approximately 12,000 people speak the various Machiguenga dialects, and one of them is sure to know what 'Machiguenga/Matsigenka/Matsigenga' translates to in English. Otherwise, you may have to read through Dr Johnson's or similar manuscripts to find out.
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There is a detailed exposition on the matter here: http://www.cabeceras.org/sec3nwr.htm . Most primitive tribes call themselves "The Human Beings" in their own language, I've found. That is often rendered "The People" in English.
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Thank you Mister Micawber.
Thank you very much enoon.
How about its pronunciation?
Can you please help me about it too?
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Sorry. I have no clue. I tried searching for videos, but all I got was the Spanish transliteration pronounced by a gal whose skills I didn't trust; her pronunciation did not conform with Spanish spelling as I understand it.
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I am really grateful enoon.
Thank you very much for your help.

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