Dení

DNY

developing

Alternate Names: Dani

Dialects: Inauini. Reportedly similar to Kulina ,.

Genealogy:

Arauan

Demographics: 740 (Moore 2006). Ethnic population: 880 (2006 FUNASA).

Language Use: Vigorous. Although most Deni speak some Portuguese [por], their native language is still well conserved (Crevels 2007).

Language Development: Dictionary. Bible portions: 1982.

Writing System: Latin

Nation of Origin: Brazil