Topic summary
Uru language

The Uru language, also known as Uchumataqu (Uru: Kot-suñ), is an extinct language formerly spoken by the Uru people. In 2004, it had 2 remaining native speakers out of an ethnic group of 140 people in the La Paz Department, Bolivia near Lake Titicaca, the rest having shifted to Aymara and Spanish.
Uru is also called Ochosuma (Uchuzuma), a historical name for the Uru ethnic group.
In 2010, there was 1 single native speaker left of this language. By 2012 the language had no speakers left. However, the Uru community has been interested in revitalizing their language and maintaining their culture.