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Tonkawa Indian Language

Tonkawa is a language isolate (a language unrelated to any other known language). Unfortunately, the Tonkawa language has not been spoken since the 1930's. The surviving Tonkawa people speak only English, although some words of the old language are still used for cultural purposes.

˜Tonkawa Language

Tonkawa language samples and resources.

˜Tonkawa Tribe Culture and History

Information and links about the Tonkawa Indians past and present.

˜Tonkawa Indians Fact Sheet

Our answers to frequently asked questions about the Tonkawas, their language and culture.

˜Tonkawa Language Resources –

Our Tonkawa Language Materials

Tonkawa Vocabulary
Our list of vocabulary words in the Tonkawa language, with comparison to words in other Amerindian languages.

Tonkawa Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions

The Rosetta Project: Tonkawa
Scanned-in information about the Tonkawa language including a glossed text and wordlist.

Tonkawa Language
Short list of Tonkawa words, with a pronunciation guide.

Links, References, and Additional Information

Wikipedia: Tonkawa:
Encyclopedia article on the Tonkawa language.
La Lengua Tonkawa:
Information about the Tonkawa language in Spanish.
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Tonkawa Indians:
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