The Tiniwan languages are two extinct and one moribund language of Colombia that form a small family. Jolkesky (2016) also notes that there are lexical similarities with Andaqui.

Languages

The Tiniwan languages are: * Tinigua (Tiniwa) * Pamigua (Pamiwa) † * Majigua † Nothing is known about Majigua (Campbell 2012). It was once spoken on the Ariari River in the Meta region of Colombia.

Classification

Though data on Pamigua is extremely limited, the relationship seems to be fairly close: Tinigua ''manaxaí'' 'walk!', Pamigua ''menáxa'' 'let's go!'. Loukotka (1968) lists the following basic vocabulary items for Tinigua and Pamigua.

References

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