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Achumawi Language (Achomawi, Palaihnih, Pit River Indians)

Achumawi is a Palaihnihan language of Northern California, most closely related to Atsugewi. Many linguists consider these two languages part of the larger Hokan language family. Achumawi is a tone language with VSO word order. Only a few dozen elders of the Pit River Indian tribe speak the Achumawi language fluently today, but some young people are working to revive the Achumawi language again.

˜Achumawi Language

Achumawi language samples and resources.

˜Achumawi Culture and History

Information and links about the Achumawi tribe past and present.

˜Achumawi Legends

Introduction to Achumawi mythology.

˜Achumawi Language Resources –

Our Online Achumawi Materials

Achumawi Vocabulary:
Our list of vocabulary words in the Achumawi language, with comparison to words in other Hokan languages.

Achumawi Pronunciation Guide:
How to pronounce Achumawi words.

Achumawi Animal Words:
Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Achumawi language.

Achumawi Body Parts:
Online and printable worksheets showing parts of the body in the Achumawi language.

Achumawi Colors:
Worksheet showing color words in the Achumawi language.

Achumawi Numbers:
Worksheet showing how to count in the Achumawi language.

Achumawi Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Reconstructing Achumawi and Atsugewi

Aspects of Pit River Phonology:
Linguistics articles on the Palaihnihan languages.

Achumawi Language:
Brief article on the Achumawi language.

Achomawi Language:
Demographic information about Achomawi from the Ethnologue of Languages.

Native American Words:
Translation services in Achumawi and other Indian languages.

Achumawi Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

Achumawi Dictionary:
Achumawi-English dictionary (out of print).

Native American Language Dictionaries:
Achumawi and other American Indian dictionaries and language materials for sale.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Lengua Achumawi:
Information on the Achumawi language in Spanish.
Achumawi Language:
Achumawi links.

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