Alutiiq Language Online Dictionary
Language Name
Alutiiq.
Alternate Language Names
Central Yup’ik, Yup’ik, West Alaska Eskimo, Sugpiaq, Suk Eskimo, Pacific Gulf Yupik, Sugpiak, Sugcestun, Suk, Supik, Pacific Gulf Yupik, Gulf Yupik, Koniag-Chugach.
Region
Alaska, United States.
Who
Native Village of Afognak in partnership with the Sun’aq Tribe of Kodiak.
Others Involved
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Publishing Information
This is a digital dictionary that doesn’t display any information on launch or update dates.
How People are Cited
The compilers of the dictionary are cited at the bottom of the dictionary page under Who we are. Sponsors are also cited at the bottom of the page.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not cite the source of any of its information.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary uses a multimedia website framework as it includes audio.
Access
This dictionary is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
Entries are displayed as English to Alutiiq, but either language can be used to search the dictionary.
Dialects Included
Some entries include both Northern Style Alutiiq and Southern Style Alutiiq forms. In those cases each form is identified with a dialect. In cases where the dialect is not specified it is not clear whether the entry word is used in both dialects.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, bidirectional dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
Entries may be browsed alphabetically by English or searched for in either English or Alutiiq.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ✅ | For some entries |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ✅ | For some entries |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ✅ | For some entries |
Other Notes
Each entry has a Details tab which can be opened by clicking the eye icon next to the entry. This tab includes spaces for audio as well as information on part of speech, category of speech, examples/conjugations/irregulars, cultural notes, negative forms, and additional meanings. In most entries this information is blank or only partially filled out.
External Links
Link to the online dictionary: http://www.alutiiqlanguage.org/dictionary