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Nahuatl (Aztec) Language

Nahuatl is a Uto-Aztecan language of Mexico. Though Classical Nahuatl--the extinct ancient language used by the Aztec Empire and recorded in mysterious glyphs--is the best-known form of the language to outsiders, modern Nahuatl is still very much a living language, with a dozen dialects spoken by more than two million indigenous Mexicans.

˜Nahuatl Language

Nahuatl language samples and resources.

˜Nahuatl Culture and History

Information and links about the Nahuatl tribe past and present.

˜Aztec Legends

Introduction to Aztec folklore and mythology.

˜Nahuatl Language Resources –

Our Online Nahuatl Materials

Nahuatl Words
Our list of vocabulary words in the Nahuatl language, with comparison to words in other Uto-Aztecan languages.

Nahuatl Pronunciation Guide:
How to pronounce Nahuatl words.

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

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

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

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

Nahuatl Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

Náhuatl Tlahtolkalli
Aztec language and culture information, online classes, and a forum from the Náhuatl Academy of Language.

Nahuatl: The Aztec Language
Language lessons and dictionaries in Nahuatl, English and Spanish.

Nahuatl Language, Alphabet and Pronunciation:
Phonological inventory of Nahuatl, with a sample text.

Freelang Nahuatl Dictionary:
Free downloadable wordlist from the Classical Nahuatl language.

Human Rights: Nahuatl:
Translation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights into the Nahuatl language.

Nahuatl Proper Names

Nahuatl Placenames:
List of Mexican place names that come from Nahuatl, with their Aztec glyphs.

Names in Nahuatl:
List of Nahuatl names with their meanings in Spanish.

Nahuatl Language Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources

Analytical Nahuatl Dictionary
Comprehensive Nahuatl-English dictionary for sale.

Nahuatl-English/English-Nahuatl Dictionary
Contemporary bi-directional Aztec dictionary.

Introduction to Classical Nahuatl
Thorough Nahuatl language learning textbook and workbook set.

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

Links, References, and Additional Information

Nahuatl Language:
Encyclopedia articles on Nahuatl.
Lengua Nahuatl

Idioma Náhuatl:
Information about the Nahuatl language in Spanish.
Nahuatl:
Nahuatl language links.

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