Comechingón is an extinct language, formerly spoken in Argentina by the
Comechingón. It is poorly attested, with only a few words known with confidence.
It is believed to be either a member of the
Huarpean languages,
or be related to
Cacán.
Links have also been made with the supposed language isolate
Sanavirón.
The absence of Comechingón language data makes determination of its true linguistic affinity impossible.
Comechingón is considered to have two dialects, corresponding to the two subdivisions of the Comechingón people, Henia and Camiare.
Comechingón is believed to have exerted an influence on the
Cordobés Spanish dialect currently found where it once was spoken.
Vocabulary
Loukotka (1968) lists one vocabulary word for the Henia dialect:
The following are some roots without any known meaning:
Some more Comechingón words with meanings:
Notes
References
{{Languages of Argentina
Languages of Argentina
Huarpean languages