Inuinnaqtun
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Inuinnaqtun (Template:Langx, Script error: No such module "IPA".; natively meaning 'like the real human beings/peoples') is an Inuit language. It is spoken in the central Canadian Arctic. It is related very closely to Inuktitut, and some scholars, such as Richard Condon, believe that Inuinnaqtun is more appropriately classified as a dialect of Inuktitut.[1] The government of Nunavut recognises Inuinnaqtun as an official language in addition to Inuktitut, and together sometimes referred to as Inuktut.[2][3] It is spoken in the Northwest Territories as well and is recognised as an official language of the territory in addition to Inuvialuktun and Inuktitut.[4]
Inuinnaqtun is used primarily in the communities of Cambridge Bay, Kugluktuk and Gjoa Haven in the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Outside Nunavut, it is spoken in the hamlet of Ulukhaktok, Northwest Territories,[5] where it is also known as Kangiryuarmiutun, forming a part of Inuvialuktun.[6] It is written using the Roman orthography[7] except in Gjoa Haven, where Inuit syllabics are used (as for Natsilingmiutut).
Inuinnaqtun phrases
| English | Inuinnaqtun | pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Goodbye | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Good morning | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| How are you? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I am fine | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I am good | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| How about you? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| What are you doing? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| What are you going to do? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I'm not going to do anything | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I love you | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I don't know | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Yes/Yeah | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| No | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Who are you? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Where are you from? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Where am I? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Who is that person? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Where is the store? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| How much is this? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Do you have a phone? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Do you have a camera? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Can you cut this? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Would you like to go for a walk? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| This is nice | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I am going to work | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I am going home now | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I am hungry | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I need help (help me) | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I like those | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I will see you tomorrow | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| My name is... | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I have a daughter | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| I have a son | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Thanks | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Thank you | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Thank you very much | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| You are welcome | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| May I ask you a question? | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| One | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Two | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Three | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Four | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Five | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Knife | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Fork | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Spoon | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Plate | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| Cup | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
| That's all! | Script error: No such module "Lang". | Script error: No such module "IPA". |
See also
References
Further reading
- Harnum, Betty; McGrath, Janet; Kadlun, Margo. Inuinnaqtun Lessons Phase 1 : Copper Dialect of the Inuit Language. Cambridge Bay, N.W.T.: Kitikmeot Inuit Association, 1982.
- Harper, Kenn. Current Status of Writing Systems for Inuktitut, Inuinnaqtun and Inuvialuktun. [Yellowknife, N.W.T.]: Northwest Territories, Culture and Communications, 1992.
- Ohokak, Gwen; Kadlun, Margo; Harnum, Betty. Inuinnaqtun-English Dictionary. Cambridge Bay, Nunavut: Nunavut Arctic College, 1996.
External links
- Let's Speak Inuinnaqtun
- Inuktut Lexicon Atlas: Inuinnaqtun Word List
- Inuinnaqtun-English Dictionary (1996)
- Tuhaalanga: Learn Inuinnaqtun On-line
- Service Book of the Western Eskimos for Use in the Diocese of Mackenzie River Anglican liturgical text in Inuinnaqtun
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- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Official Languages Act, S.Nu. 2008, c. 10, s. 3(1) with Inuit Language Protection Act, S.Nu. 2008, c. 17, s. 1(2).
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Official Languages Act, RSNWT 1988, c. O-1, s. 4 in its 2003 version; PWNHC: Official Languages of the Northwest Territories Template:Webarchive
- ↑ Script error: No such module "citation/CS1".
- ↑ Inuvialuit Cultural Centre: Inuvialuit Digital Library – Language Resources
- ↑ CBC Original Voices: Inuinnaqtun