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74 [seventy-four]

asking for something

74 [vier en sewentig]	vir iets vra

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The indigenous languages of America

Many different languages are spoken in America. English is the main language in North America. Spanish and Portuguese dominate in South America. All of these languages came to America from Europe. Before colonization, other languages were spoken there. These languages are known as the indigenous languages of America. Until today, they haven't been explored substantially. The variety of these languages is enormous. It is estimated that there are about 60 language families in North America. In South America there could even be as many as 150. Additionally, there are many isolated languages. All of these languages are very different. They exhibit only a few common structures. Therefore, it is difficult to classify the languages. The reason for their differences lies in the history of America. America was colonized in several stages. The first people came to America over more than 10,000 years ago. Each population brought its language to the continent. The indigenous languages are most similar to Asian languages. The situation regarding America's ancient languages isn't the same everywhere. Many Native American languages are still in use in South America. Languages like Guarani or Quechua have millions of active speakers. By contrast, many languages in North America are almost extinct. The culture of the Native Americans of North America was long oppressed. In the process, their languages were lost. But interest in them has increased in the last few decades. There are many programs that aim to nurture and protect the languages. So they could have a future after all…

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Can you cut my hair?	K_n u m_ h_r_ s_y_ Kan u my hare sny? K__ u m_ h___ s___ Kan u my hare sny? ___ _ __ ____ ____ Kan u my hare sny?
Not too short, please.	N_e t_ k_r_ n_e_ a_s_b_i_f_ Nie te kort nie, asseblief. N__ t_ k___ n___ a_________ Nie te kort nie, asseblief. ___ __ ____ ____ __________ Nie te kort nie, asseblief.
A bit shorter, please.	’_ B_e_j_e k_r_e_, a_s_b_i_f_ ’n Bietjie korter, asseblief. ’_ B______ k______ a_________ ’n Bietjie korter, asseblief. __ _______ _______ __________ ’n Bietjie korter, asseblief.

Can you develop the pictures?	K_n u d_e f_t_’_ o_t_i_k_l_ Kan u die foto’s ontwikkel? K__ u d__ f_____ o_________ Kan u die foto’s ontwikkel? ___ _ ___ ______ __________ Kan u die foto’s ontwikkel?
The pictures are on the CD.	D_e f_t_’_ i_ o_ d_e k_m_a_s_y_ (_D_. Die foto’s is op die kompakskyf (CD). D__ f_____ i_ o_ d__ k_________ (____ Die foto’s is op die kompakskyf (CD). ___ ______ __ __ ___ __________ _____ Die foto’s is op die kompakskyf (CD).
The pictures are in the camera.	D_e f_t_’_ i_ i_ d_e k_m_r_. Die foto’s is in die kamera. D__ f_____ i_ i_ d__ k______ Die foto’s is in die kamera. ___ ______ __ __ ___ _______ Die foto’s is in die kamera.

Can you fix the clock?	K_n u d_e h_r_o_i_ r_g_a_k_ Kan u die horlosie regmaak? K__ u d__ h_______ r_______ Kan u die horlosie regmaak? ___ _ ___ ________ ________ Kan u die horlosie regmaak?
The glass is broken.	D_e g_a_ i_ s_u_k_n_. Die glas is stukkend. D__ g___ i_ s________ Die glas is stukkend. ___ ____ __ _________ Die glas is stukkend.
The battery is dead / empty.	D_e b_t_e_y i_ p_p_ Die battery is pap. D__ b______ i_ p___ Die battery is pap. ___ _______ __ ____ Die battery is pap.

Can you iron the shirt?	K_n u d_e h_m_ s_r_k_ Kan u die hemp stryk? K__ u d__ h___ s_____ Kan u die hemp stryk? ___ _ ___ ____ ______ Kan u die hemp stryk?
Can you clean the pants / trousers?	K_n u d_e b_o_k s_o_n_a_k_ Kan u die broek skoonmaak? K__ u d__ b____ s_________ Kan u die broek skoonmaak? ___ _ ___ _____ __________ Kan u die broek skoonmaak?
Can you fix the shoes?	K_n u d_e s_o_n_ r_g_a_k_ Kan u die skoene regmaak? K__ u d__ s_____ r_______ Kan u die skoene regmaak? ___ _ ___ ______ ________ Kan u die skoene regmaak?

Do you have a light?	K_n u v_r m_ ’_ v_u_h_u_j_e / a_n_t_k_r l_e_? Kan u vir my ’n vuurhoutjie / aansteker leen? K__ u v__ m_ ’_ v__________ / a________ l____ Kan u vir my ’n vuurhoutjie / aansteker leen? ___ _ ___ __ __ ___________ _ _________ _____ Kan u vir my ’n vuurhoutjie / aansteker leen?
Do you have a match or a lighter?	H_t u v_u_h_u_j_e_ o_ ’_ s_g_r_t_a_s_e_e_? Het u vuurhoutjies of ’n sigaretaansteker? H__ u v___________ o_ ’_ s________________ Het u vuurhoutjies of ’n sigaretaansteker? ___ _ ____________ __ __ _________________ Het u vuurhoutjies of ’n sigaretaansteker?
Do you have an ashtray?	H_t u ’_ a_b_k_ Het u ’n asbak? H__ u ’_ a_____ Het u ’n asbak? ___ _ __ ______ Het u ’n asbak?

Do you smoke cigars?	R_o_ u s_g_r_? Rook u sigare? R___ u s______ Rook u sigare? ____ _ _______ Rook u sigare?
Do you smoke cigarettes?	R_o_ u s_g_r_t_e_ Rook u sigarette? R___ u s_________ Rook u sigarette? ____ _ __________ Rook u sigarette?
Do you smoke a pipe?	R_o_ u p_p_ Rook u pyp? R___ u p___ Rook u pyp? ____ _ ____ Rook u pyp?

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