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Dictionary of Jicarilla Apache - Abáachi Mizaa Iɬkee' Siijai
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Language Name
Jicarilla.
Alternate Language Names
Jicarilla Apache, Abáachi mizaa.
Region
New Mexico, United States.
Who
Wilhelmina Phone, Maureen Olson, Matilda Martinez (Speakers and Authors); Melissa Axelrod, Jule Gómez de García, Jordan Lachler (Editors).
Others Involved
Sean Burke (Computational Lexicography); Adelaide Paiz, Charlotte Vigil, Emelene Baltazar, Myra Sandoval, Jonathan Wells (Speakers); Taimi Ames-Clarke, Erin Debenport, Candace Maher, Mariann Skahan (Research Assistants); Roberto García (Database Editing); the National Science Foundation (Funding); the American Philosophical Society (Data); the Jicarilla Apache Culture Center (Support).
Publishing Information
Published 2007 by the University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM.
How People are Cited
People are cited on the title page and in the Preface.
How Information is Cited
Speakers are cited in the Preface, and previously published materials are listed in the Jicarilla Apache Bibliography.
Where is Information Coming from
Information in this dictionary mainly comes from speakers. It also uses the previously published works of Harry Hoijer from the 1930s and 40s. These, and other previously published works used in creating this dictionary, are listed in the Jicarilla Apache Bibliography section.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a physical book.
Access
This dictionary is accessible through libraries.
Included Languages and Directionality
Jicarilla to English; English to Jicarilla (index).
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This dictionary is a bilingual, mono-directional dictionary, introduced by a brief grammar.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by Jicarilla according to the alphabet listed on p. 1. Entries include the Jicarilla headword, the part of speech, and the English translation. Most entries also include example sentences in both Jicarilla and English. Some entries include variations in Jicarilla spelling or term and etymological information. Prefix entries contain many examples of words which use the prefix.
The introductory grammar includes information about the Jicarilla sound system, parts of speech, verb structure, and sentence structure. Following the grammar, there is a section with topical word lists. Topics include common phrases, numbers, time and calendar terms, and a sample dialogue. After these lists, there are several texts which are written in Jicarilla, the literal English translation, and the free English translation.
At the end of the dictionary, there is an English to Jicarilla index. These entries only contain the English headword and the Jicarilla translation(s). This resource also has a thematic lexicon with topically-organized word lists. Topics include abstract ideas, activities, animals, and many others. These entries only contain the English headword and the Jicarilla translation(s).
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
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| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | A thorough description in the Introduction |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ✅ | In most entries |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ | There is only one dialect included |
External Links
Reference on WorldCat: https://www.worldcat.org/title/70775641