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Languages Spoken In Paraguay
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More than 20 languages are spoken in Paraguay. However, most of these are indigenous languages, and they have taken a backseat because Spanish is more dominant. |
How Do People In Paraguay Celebrate ChristmasGuarani was the language spoken by the original inhabitants of Paraguay. This language is further divided into dialects. According to linguists and language experts, Guarani is spoken by many people across Paraguay. In addition, there are indigenous people in the interiors who speak Mbya dialects and also Eastern Bolivian language.
The two languages of Paraguay, Spanish and Guarani, have been considered official since 1992 after the new constitution was adopted. However, within the country, you will find people speaking other dialects that primarily belong to four main language families. These families are Toba-Maskoy language, Mataco Mataguayo language, Zamuco and Guaicuru. It has been seen that Spanish is mostly spoken in big cities and medium sized towns. However, in rural areas and small towns, people usually speak Guarani.
Usually Spanish is spoken and used for formal settings and in official work. Guarani is used at homes and with friends. Here are the other languages spoken across Paraguay:
- Guana
- Iyowujwa Chorote
- Standard German
- Chamacoco
- Chiripa
- Ache
- Ayoreo
- Maca
- Lengua
- Nivacle
- Maskoy Pidgin
- Plautdietsch
- Pai Tavytera
- Sanapana
- Toba
- Tapiete
- One ethnic language of the country, which is known as Emok, has now become extinct. No one speaks or uses this language anymore.
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