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74 [seventy-four]

asking for something

74 [syttifire]	be om noe

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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 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_ h_r_t m_t_? Kan du klippe håret mitt? K__ d_ k_____ h____ m____ Kan du klippe håret mitt? ___ __ ______ _____ _____ Kan du klippe håret mitt?
Not too short, please.	V_n_l_g_t i_k_ f_r k_r_. Vennligst ikke for kort. V________ i___ f__ k____ Vennligst ikke for kort. _________ ____ ___ _____ Vennligst ikke for kort.
A bit shorter, please.	L_t_ k_r_e_e_ t_k_. Litt kortere, takk. L___ k_______ t____ Litt kortere, takk. ____ ________ _____ Litt kortere, takk.

Can you develop the pictures	K_n d_ f_e_k_l_e d_s_e b_l_e_e_ Kan du fremkalle disse bildene? K__ d_ f________ d____ b_______ Kan du fremkalle disse bildene? ___ __ _________ _____ ________ Kan du fremkalle disse bildene?
The pictures are on the CD.	B_l_e_e e_ p_ C_e_. Bildene er på CDen. B______ e_ p_ C____ Bildene er på CDen. _______ __ __ _____ Bildene er på CDen.
The pictures are in the camera.	B_l_e_e e_ i k_m_r_e_. Bildene er i kameraet. B______ e_ i k________ Bildene er i kameraet. _______ __ _ _________ Bildene 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_s_t e_ k_u_t_ Glasset er knust. G______ e_ k_____ Glasset er knust. _______ __ ______ Glasset 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_n_e b_k_a_ Kan du rense buksa? K__ d_ r____ b_____ Kan du rense buksa? ___ __ _____ ______ Kan du rense buksa?
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_ m_g f_r_ Kan du gi meg fyr? K__ d_ g_ m__ f___ Kan du gi meg fyr? ___ __ __ ___ ____ Kan du gi meg fyr?
Do you have a match or a lighter	H_r d_ f_r_t_k_e_ e_l_r e_ l_g_t_r_ Har du fyrstikker eller en lighter? H__ d_ f_________ e____ e_ l_______ Har du fyrstikker eller en lighter? ___ __ __________ _____ __ ________ Har du fyrstikker eller en lighter?
Do you have an ashtray	H_r d_ e_ a_k_b_g_r_ Har du et askebeger? H__ d_ e_ a_________ Har du et askebeger? ___ __ __ __________ Har du et askebeger?

Do you smoke cigars	R_y_e_ d_ s_g_r_r_ Røyker du sigarer? R_____ d_ s_______ Røyker du sigarer? ______ __ ________ Røyker du sigarer?
Do you smoke cigarettes	R_y_e_ d_ s_g_r_t_e_? Røyker du sigaretter? R_____ d_ s__________ Røyker du sigaretter? ______ __ ___________ Røyker du sigaretter?
Do you smoke a pipe	R_y_e_ d_ p_p_? Røyker du pipe? R_____ d_ p____ Røyker du pipe? ______ __ _____ Røyker du pipe?

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