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74 [seventy-four]

asking for something

74 [syttifire]	be om noko

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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_y_p_ h_r_t m_t_? Kan du klyppe håret mitt? K__ d_ k_____ h____ m____ Kan du klyppe håret mitt? ___ __ ______ _____ _____ Kan du klyppe håret mitt?
Not too short, please.	I_k_e f_r k_r_, e_ d_ s_i_l_ Ikkje for kort, er du snill. I____ f__ k____ e_ d_ s_____ Ikkje for kort, er du snill. _____ ___ _____ __ __ ______ Ikkje for kort, er du snill.
A bit shorter, please.	L_t_ k_r_a_e_ e_ d_ s_i_l_ Litt kortare, er du snill. L___ k_______ e_ d_ s_____ Litt kortare, er du snill. ____ ________ __ __ ______ Litt kortare, er du snill.

Can you develop the pictures?	K_n d_ f_a_k_l_e d_s_e b_l_t_? Kan du framkalle desse bileta? K__ d_ f________ d____ b______ Kan du framkalle desse bileta? ___ __ _________ _____ _______ Kan du framkalle desse bileta?
The pictures are on the CD.	B_l_t_ e_ p_ C_-_n_ Bileta er på CD-en. B_____ e_ p_ C_____ Bileta er på CD-en. ______ __ __ ______ Bileta er på CD-en.
The pictures are in the camera.	B_l_t_ e_ i k_m_r_e_. Bileta er i kameraet. B_____ e_ i k________ Bileta er i kameraet. ______ __ _ _________ Bileta er i kameraet.

Can you fix the clock?	K_n d_ r_p_r_r_ d_n_e k_o_k_? Kan du reparere denne klokka? K__ d_ r_______ d____ k______ Kan du reparere denne klokka? ___ __ ________ _____ _______ Kan du reparere denne klokka?
The glass is broken.	G_a_e_ e_ k_u_t_ Glaset er knust. G_____ e_ k_____ Glaset er knust. ______ __ ______ Glaset er knust.
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_k_ s_j_r_a_ Kan du stryke skjorta? K__ d_ s_____ s_______ Kan du stryke skjorta? ___ __ ______ ________ Kan du stryke skjorta?
Can you clean the pants / trousers?	K_n d_ r_i_s_ b_k_a_ Kan du reinse buksa? K__ d_ r_____ b_____ Kan du reinse buksa? ___ __ ______ ______ Kan du reinse buksa?
Can you fix the shoes?	K_n d_ r_p_r_r_ s_o_? Kan du reparere skoa? K__ d_ r_______ s____ Kan du reparere skoa? ___ __ ________ _____ Kan du reparere skoa?

Do you have a light?	K_n d_ g_e m_g f_r_ Kan du gje meg fyr? K__ d_ g__ m__ f___ Kan du gje meg fyr? ___ __ ___ ___ ____ Kan du gje meg fyr?
Do you have a match or a lighter?	H_r d_ f_r_t_k_e_ e_l_r e_n l_g_t_r_ Har du fyrstikker eller ein lighter? H__ d_ f_________ e____ e__ l_______ Har du fyrstikker eller ein lighter? ___ __ __________ _____ ___ ________ Har du fyrstikker eller ein lighter?
Do you have an ashtray?	H_r d_ e_t o_k_b_g_r_ Har du eit oskebeger? H__ d_ e__ o_________ Har du eit oskebeger? ___ __ ___ __________ Har du eit oskebeger?

Do you smoke cigars?	R_y_j_r d_ s_g_r_r_ Røykjer du sigarar? R______ d_ s_______ Røykjer du sigarar? _______ __ ________ Røykjer du sigarar?
Do you smoke cigarettes?	R_y_j_r d_ s_g_r_t_a_? Røykjer du sigarettar? R______ d_ s__________ Røykjer du sigarettar? _______ __ ___________ Røykjer du sigarettar?
Do you smoke a pipe?	R_y_j_r d_ p_p_? Røykjer du pipe? R______ d_ p____ Røykjer du pipe? _______ __ _____ Røykjer du pipe?

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