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74 [seventy-four]

asking for something

74 [fireoghalvfjerds]	bede om noget

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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 d_ k_i_p_ m_t h_r_ Kan du klippe mit hår? K__ d_ k_____ m__ h___ Kan du klippe mit hår? ___ __ ______ ___ ____ Kan du klippe mit hår?
Not too short, please.	I_k_ a_t f_r k_r_, t_k_ Ikke alt for kort, tak. I___ a__ f__ k____ t___ Ikke alt for kort, tak. ____ ___ ___ _____ ____ Ikke alt for kort, tak.
A bit shorter, please.	L_d_ k_r_e_e_ t_k_ Lidt kortere, tak. L___ k_______ t___ Lidt kortere, tak. ____ ________ ____ Lidt kortere, tak.

Can you develop the pictures?	K_n d_ f_e_k_l_e b_l_e_e_n_? Kan du fremkalde billederne? K__ d_ f________ b__________ Kan du fremkalde billederne? ___ __ _________ ___________ Kan du fremkalde billederne?
The pictures are on the CD.	B_l_e_e_n_ e_ p_ c_’_n_ Billederne er på cd’en. B_________ e_ p_ c_____ Billederne er på cd’en. __________ __ __ ______ Billederne er på cd’en.
The pictures are in the camera.	B_l_e_e_n_ e_ i k_m_r_e_. Billederne er i kameraet. B_________ e_ i k________ Billederne er i kameraet. __________ __ _ _________ Billederne er i kameraet.

Can you fix the clock?	K_n d_ r_p_r_r_ u_e_? Kan du reparere uret? K__ d_ r_______ u____ Kan du reparere uret? ___ __ ________ _____ Kan du reparere uret?
The glass is broken.	G_a_s_t e_ i s_y_k_r_ Glasset er i stykker. G______ e_ i s_______ Glasset er i stykker. _______ __ _ ________ Glasset er i stykker.
The battery is dead / empty.	B_t_e_i_t e_ t_m_. Batteriet er tomt. B________ e_ t____ Batteriet er tomt. _________ __ _____ Batteriet er tomt.

Can you iron the shirt?	K_n d_ s_r_g_ s_j_r_e_? Kan du stryge skjorten? K__ d_ s_____ s________ Kan du stryge skjorten? ___ __ ______ _________ Kan du stryge skjorten?
Can you clean the pants / trousers?	K_n d_ r_n_e b_k_e_n_? Kan du rense bukserne? K__ d_ r____ b________ Kan du rense bukserne? ___ __ _____ _________ Kan du rense bukserne?
Can you fix the shoes?	K_n d_ r_p_r_r_ s_o_n_? Kan du reparere skoene? K__ d_ r_______ s______ Kan du reparere skoene? ___ __ ________ _______ Kan du reparere skoene?

Do you have a light?	K_n d_ g_v_ m_g i_d_ Kan du give mig ild? K__ d_ g___ m__ i___ Kan du give mig ild? ___ __ ____ ___ ____ Kan du give mig ild?
Do you have a match or a lighter?	H_r d_ t_n_s_i_k_r e_l_r e_ l_g_t_r_ Har du tændstikker eller en lighter? H__ d_ t__________ e____ e_ l_______ Har du tændstikker eller en lighter? ___ __ ___________ _____ __ ________ Har du tændstikker eller en lighter?
Do you have an ashtray?	H_r d_ e_ a_k_b_g_r_ Har du et askebæger? H__ d_ e_ a_________ Har du et askebæger? ___ __ __ __________ Har du et askebæger?

Do you smoke cigars?	R_g_r d_ c_g_r_r_ Ryger du cigarer? R____ d_ c_______ Ryger du cigarer? _____ __ ________ Ryger du cigarer?
Do you smoke cigarettes?	R_g_r d_ c_g_r_t_e_? Ryger du cigaretter? R____ d_ c__________ Ryger du cigaretter? _____ __ ___________ Ryger du cigaretter?
Do you smoke a pipe?	R_g_r d_ p_b_? Ryger du pibe? R____ d_ p____ Ryger du pibe? _____ __ _____ Ryger du pibe?

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