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Deg Xinag

Deg Hit'an language

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Dinaxinag axa xinayh.
He speaks our language.

Deg Xinag is the language of Deg Hit’an Dena in four villages on the Lower Yukon River: Shageluk, Anvik, Holy Cross and Grayling. There are no longer any speakers in Holy Cross or Anvik, but language revitalization efforts are underway.

Phrases

Dogidinh.

Thank you.

Gan gon?

What is this?

Ndadz dengit'a?

How are you?

Xełedz dist'a.

I'm fine.

Chenh dit'ral iy.

Next time. (goodbye).

E.

Yes.

Enagh iy.

No.

Deg Xinag dindldig vantr'alnilay.

So we will remember Deg Xinag.

Resources

Abstract Background

Dictionaries

Dry Woods

Online Courses & Apps

Sunset Skies

Other Resources

Deg Xinag Videos
Tets Q'ungteyh You Carry Long Object
00:05
Xulegg Book
02:07
Niłdridr - Fish Fence
05:00
Deg Xinag Gratitude Song
01:20
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