Documentation:RelLex/Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Dictionary
Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation Dictionary
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Language Name
Tolowa.
Alternate Language Names
Checto-Tolowa, Siletz Deen-ni, Tolowa-Chetco.
Region
Oregon, United States.
Who
Wee-ya' (Language) Program.
Others Involved
Loren Me'-lash-ne Bommelyn, Nicol Nik-la Aubrey, Pyuwa Bommelyn, Mendy Hinshaw, Andromeda Na'lh-nii-tr'e'-sdvm Lopez (Wee-ya' Committee).
There is no other information included in this resource about others involved.
Publishing Information
There is no information on when this online dictionary was launched or updated. It is hosted by the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation's language resource website.
How People are Cited
This dictionary does not cite any other contributors.
The members of the Wee-ya' Committee are listed on the About page of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation's language resources website.
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 is an online dictionary.
Access
This dictionary is open access.
Included Languages and Directionality
Tolowa to English.
Dialects Included
No dialect is specified for this dictionary.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional dictionary.
How are Entries Organised
Entries are organized alphabetically by Tolowa. Entries include the Tolowa headword, the part of speech, the English translation, and any variations. The headwords are hyperlinked, allowing users to click on them. However, this does not provide users with more information than what can be seen in the overall list. Some entries offer a hyperlink to semantic domains. However, this does not provide more information nor does it link to other words from the semantic domain.
The dictionary's search function can be done in English or Tolowa, based on language and part of speech.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ✅ | A guide to abbreviations and tips for using the search function can be found on the Dictionary page of the Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation's language resources website |
| Audio | ❌ | |
| Images | ❌ | |
| Example phrases | ✅ | As their own entries |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ | There is only one dialect included |
External Links
Direct access to the dictionary can be found here: http://dictionary.weeyadvn.com
Access tips for how to use the dictionary here, on Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation's language resources website: http://www.weeyadvn.com/tolowa-dictionary/