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Shutaot'ine Intro
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Language Name
Slavey.
Alternate Language Names
Sahtúot’ı̨nę Yatı̨́, Slavi, Slave, Dené, Mackenzian.
Region
Northwest Territories, Canada.
Who
GNWT Official Languages (Developer).
Others Involved
We are unable to access information about others who may have been involved in the creation of this dictionary.
Publishing Information
Launched 2016, Northwest Territories Department of Education, Culture and Employment, Yamózha Kúé Society, Sahtu Divisional Education Council.
How People are Cited
People are cited on the Credits of the dictionary app.
How Information is Cited
Speakers are cited on the Credits of the dictionary app.
Where is Information Coming from
Information in this dictionary comes from speakers.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is available as a multimedia mobile app, and includes images, recorded audio, games, quizzes, and the option for users to record their own pronunciations.
Access
This dictionary is available for free through the Google Play store.
Included Languages and Directionality
English to Slavey, including the search function.
Dialects Included
This dictionary includes information from the Shíhgot’įne Yatı̨́ (Mountain) dialect.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional topical dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
In the Language section of the app, entries are organized topically in twenty three categories, including Food, Locations, Clothing, Commands, and more. In the Search section of the app, entries are listed below the search bar alphabetically by English.
When a user selects a category in the Language section of the app, they are presented with three options: Learn, Games, and Quizzes. In Learn, users are taken to the list of words where, upon clicking the English headword, they can see and hear the Slavey translation along with a related image. In Games, users can select from Easy, Medium, and Hard matching games. In Quizzes, users can select from Listening, Speaking, and Reading quizzes, each with specific instructions.
Other Features
Feature | Included | More Information |
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Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
Audio | ✅ | |
Images | ✅ | |
Example phrases | ✅ | As their own entries |
Speakers marked | ❌ | |
Dialects marked | ❌ | There is only one dialect included |
Other Notes
Users must have an Android device in order to download this dictionary app.
External Links
This dictionary is available from the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.languagepal.androidjessee_north_slavey&hl=en&gl=US