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Kanza Practical Vocabulary
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Language Name
Kansa.
Alternate Language Names
Kaw, Kanza.
Region
Kansas and Oklahoma, United States.
Who
Kaw Nation.
Others Involved
Kelly Test, Justin McBride (compilers).
Publishing Information
Published 2006 (2nd ed).
How People are Cited
Introduction.
How Information is Cited
Introduction.
Where is Information Coming from
Previous work.
Tools and Framework used
Text.
Access
Print; Open (online PDF).
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Kaw.
Dialects Included
Type of Dictionary
Topical word list.
How are Entries Organised
Alphabetically by English by topic.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ✅ | Common Phrases section. |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
The language section of the Kaw Nation website includes other language resources, including Kanza Kinship and Kanza Camping.
According to the Kaw Nation website "this document contains approximately eight hundred of the most common words used in ordinary conversations."
External Links
Find the open access Kanza Practical Vocabulary here: https://www.kawnation.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Practical-Kanza-Vocabulary.pdf
It can be found on the Kaw Nation website, under Kanza Practical Vocabulary, "Vocabulary Download": https://www.kawnation.gov/language/