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TIME For Kids - Around The World
A golden statue of Buddha in front of an ancient temple.

Alaska

Native Lingo

You've seen what Alaska looks like, but what does it sound like? To find out, click below to hear simple phrases in Yup'ik. Then let our pronunciation key help you talk like a native, too!

Hello
Waqaa (wah-ca)
     

Mother
aanaq (ah-nak)
     

Father
aataq (ah-taq)
     

Ice cream
akutaq (ah-goo-duk)
     

Snow
qanikcaq (ah-nik-cuk)
     

Yes
ii-I (eee)
     

No
qang'a (ang-na)
     

My name is.....
Wii-nga atqa..... (weenah-at-cah.....)
     

It's cold outside.
(Ningllirtuq qagani)
     

I can speak Yup'ik.
(Kantunga Yupigtun)
     


Special thanks to Nelson N. Angapak, Sr. for making the sound clips possible.

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