#critically endangered languages

Chulym

Ӧс тили

Some information about the Chulym language:

It’s critically endangered, meaning there are very few native speakers left, who are also elderly, and young people are not picking up the language. In writing, Chulym seems to use Cyrillic and or IPA and Latin script. You can read more about the Chulym language and people on Wikipedia, here and here; and on Living Tongues here.

Example Words & Phrases ↓

Provided by Living Tongues at this link, Cyrillic transliteration by me (which may be inaccurate)

Spokane Language

Npoqínišcn

Some information about the Spokane language:

It’s critically endangered, meaning there are very few native speakers left, who are also elderly, and young people are not picking up the language, but the Spokane Tribe website offers language classes, so hopefully things are improving! Spokane doesn’t have its own original writing system, so a modified Latin script is used. You can read more about the Spokane and Salish languages and people on Wikipedia, here, here and here.

Example Words & Phrases ↓

Provided by Spokane Tribe at this link

ʔa x̣est skʷekʷst

Hello, good morning

ʔa x̣est sx̣lx̣alt

Hello, good day

ʔa x̣est sč̓luxʷ

Hello, good evening

ʔa x̣est skʷkʷʔec

Hello, good night

n̓em heł wíčtmn

I will see you again.

kʷʔec̓ščén̓?

How are you?

hi čn x̣is

I’m fine.

čn ayx̣ʷt

I’m tired.

čn weyt

I’m sick.

stem̓ ha skʷest ?

What is your name?

hi skʷest ____.

My name is…..

____ łuʔ hi skʷest.

My name is…..

Absolutely! Including critically endangered indigenous American languages is a fantastic way to raise awareness and celebrate linguistic diversity. Here are a few examples of critically endangered indigenous American languages, along with some basic phrases and information:

1. Quechan (Yuma) - Spoken in Arizona and California

- Hello: Nya'a

- Thank you: Che'chxo

- Goodbye: Xavashuuk

2. Tlingit - Spoken in Alaska and British Columbia

- Hello: Yá'át'ééh

- Thank you: Gunalchéesh

- Goodbye: Haa gwaa yáa x̱at ditee

3. Potawatomi - Spoken in the Great Lakes region

- Hello: Bozho

- Thank you: Migwetch

- Goodbye: Giga waabmin

4. Karuk - Spoken in northwestern California

- Hello: Ayukîi

- Thank you: Yôotva

- Goodbye: Xáy'shoop

5. Chemehuevi - Spoken in California

- Hello: Maiki

- Thank you: Aise

- Goodbye: Havásu

Fun conversation incorporating these languages:

English: "Hello! How are you?"

- Quechan: "Nya'a! Mchaqwaq?"

- Tlingit: "Yá'át'ééh! Wáa sá iyatee?"

- Potawatomi: "Bozho! Aneesh ezhi-bmadziyen?"

- Karuk: "Ayukîi! Chími îi?"

- Chemehuevi: "Maiki! Hak'a uwa'i?"

English: "I'm good, thank you!"

- Quechan: "Nye'aakwaq, che'chxo!"

- Tlingit: "Wa.é ák'wé, gunalchéesh!"

- Potawatomi: "Ngi-mno-bmadzi, migwetch!"

- Karuk: "Nu'ávaha, yôotva!"

- Chemehuevi: "Tosa'i, aise!"

English: "Goodbye!"

- Quechan: "Xavashuuk!"

- Tlingit: "Haa gwaa yáa x̱at ditee!"

- Potawatomi: "Giga waabmin!"

- Karuk: "Xáy'shoop!"

- Chemehuevi: "Havásu!"

It's important to note that these languages are critically endangered, and efforts are being made to preserve and revitalize them. Learning about and using these languages, even in small ways, can help raise awareness about linguistic diversity and the importance of language preservation.

Some ways to support these languages include:

1. Learning more about the cultures and histories of the people who speak them.

2. Supporting organizations dedicated to language preservation and revitalization.

3. Advocating for policies that protect and promote indigenous languages.

4. Sharing information about these languages with others to raise awareness.