Nheengatu
See also: nheengatu
English
Alternative forms
- Nhengatu, Nyengato, Nyengatú
Etymology
From Portuguese nheengatu, from Old Tupi ñeengatú, ñe'engatú (“good language; Tupi”).
Synonyms
- Coastal Tupian, Geral, Modern Tupí, Waengatu, Yeral
Translations
trade language
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Further reading
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