Learn+Yupik+Words

= = = = = = Learning a language may be best taught by hearing and then repeating the words. Like most languages, Yup'ik has many dialects. The pronunciations may differ from region to region, but the words are basically the same. The following translations use both the Yukon and Kuskokwim dialects. (These words will be tested for the LYSD Yup'ik Level 1 assessment.) = = = =


 * === === Local Animals || Basic Greetings || Days of the Week || Simple Commands ||
 * beaver || hello || Sunday || sit down ||
 * black bear || goodbye || Monday || yes ||
 * brown bear || excuse me || Tuesday || no ||
 * caribou || I made a mistake || Wednesday || left ||
 * lynx || I want water || Thursday || right ||
 * marten || I'm here || Friday || listen ||
 * moose || I'm sorry || Saturday || louder ||
 * muskrat || I need to use bathroom ||  || come here ||
 * otter || it's good ||  ||   ||
 * rabbit || it's bad ||  ||   ||
 * wolf || get ready ||  ||   ||
 * || they are not here ||  ||   ||
 * || thank you ||  ||   ||

Audie Chikoyuk, created all of the files used to build the "Learn Yupik" Section of the Marshall School wiki page.