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Denaakk'e

Koyukon language

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Denaakk’e hedohudege’eeh.
I am learning our language.

Denaakk'e (or Koyukon) Athabascan is spoken by 150 people along the central Koyukuk and Yukon rivers, in the villages of Kaltag, Nulato, Galena, Ruby, Koyukuk, Tanana, Huslia, Hughes, Allakaket and Stevens Village. It is divided into three dialects: Lower, Central and Upper Koyukon.

Phrases

Do'eent'aa?

How are you?

Eszooh.

I'm fine.

Dzaanh nezoonh.

It's a good day.

Baasee'.

Thank you.

Enaa neenyo.

Welcome. (lit. precious you came)

Ggenaa'

Friend

Nedaats'e koonh.

See you later.

Sodelts'eeyh.

I'm happy.

Doogh dzaanh dohoot'aa?

How is the weather?

Denaakk'e hedohudege'eeh.

I'm learning Denaakk'e.

Resources

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Dictionaries

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Online Courses & Apps

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Other Resources

Denaakk'e Videos
In My Family: What is your name?
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Denaakk'e Language COVID Vaccine PSA
00:31
Denaakk'e
00:42
Denaakk'e Introduction
01:51
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