AYAPANECO(SEGUNDO "D")

Ayapaneco is an endangered

anguage.

Ayapaneco is an indigenous language of Mexico belonging to the Mixe-Soquean

linguistic family. It is spoken in the state of Tabasco, specifically in the community of

Ayapa, municipality of Jalpa de Méndez, this is the language considered one of the

oldest in Mesoamerica with a rich history and culture.

Origins and characteristics

It originated from the Chontalpa in the state of Tabasco. The language has its own

writing system although its use is not very common.

Some basic words in Ayapaneco:

holaøøn. (Pronounced Shoon).

Thank you: T[An (pronounced "Chun")

yes: he (pronounced Heh)

no: Me (pronounced Meh)

eagle: TSAO (pronounced chup)

Sun : jep (pronounced Hep)

Current situation:

Ayapaneco is a language in danger of extinction. According to the National Institute of

Indigenous Languages (INALI), there are only about 10 native speakers left, all of them

older adults.

Importance of Ayapaneco Preservation is crucial to maintaining the cultural identity of

the Ayapaneco community.

Thank you for your attention

Lenguas Antiguas Mexicanas