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Na-Cho Nyak Dun Northern Tutchone Dictionary
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Language Name
Northern Tutchone.
Alternate Language Names
Dän kʼí.
Region
Yukon, Canada.
Who
John Ritter (Author).
Others Involved
The Introduction briefly mentions that there are others involved, but does not cite any other contributors by name.
Publishing Information
This is a digital dictionary that doesn't display any information on launch or update dates. Both the PDF and the website do not include any information on publication year.
How People are Cited
The Introduction is written by John Ritter, and he is cited at the end. No other contributors are cited.
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. This dictionary follows the same structure as the Mayo Indian Language: Noun Dictionary (also by Ritter), and is likely a version of the same dictionary.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a website with an embedded PDF. The PDF can be downloaded as a digital book.
The website, which is called docplayer.net is a platform used to uploaded documents online. It includes ads, and no background on the language community or dictionary.
Access
This dictionary is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Northern Tutchone.
Dialects Included
This is a dictionary of the Mayo dialect of Northern Tutchone.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional wordlist.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organsied topically. Each entry includes the English headword followed by the Northern Tutchone translation. No other information is included.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | Includes The NND Language Alphabet and The Mayo Native Language Alphabet which aid with pronunciation |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ❌ | |
| Speakers marked | ✅ | The only time speakers are marked is when an individual speaker has their own way of saying a word, in which case their name is marked in parenthesis next to the entry |
| Dialects marked | ❌ |
Other Notes
This is appears to be a version of the Mayo Indian Language: Noun Dictionary by John Ritter, Edwin Hager, and Sam Peter.
External Links
The open access digital copy of Na-Cho Nyak Dun Northern Tutchone Dictionary can be found and downloaded here: https://docplayer.net/53688602-Na-cho-nyak-dun-northern-tutchone-dictionary.html