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The different groups of Apache people and the Navajo all speak different languages in the same language family. Just like Spanish, Italian and Romanian and French are all in the Romance family, these languages are in the Southern Athabascan family.
Navajos speak Navajo or Diné bizaad in the Navajo language.
Depending on how you count a language or a dialect there are about 6 Apache languages: Jicarilla, Lipan. Western Apache, Mescalero, Chiricahua, and Plains Apache.
Some lump Mescalero and Chiricahua as one language. Sometimes Western Apache (Ndee biyáti') is divided into 3, 4 or 5 languages or dialects.
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Does the Apache tribe use the word dine for the people also?
The Apache and Navajo both belong to the Southern Athabaskan Language Family. This does not mean this was one language, but more like a root language like Latin is for French, Spanish, Italian, Etc.They don't both use the exact word Diné. This is a Navajo word. There are six different Apache languages. In western Apache it is Ndee. The Mescalero Apache call themselves: Inday. The Lipan Apache say: Ndé.The Southern Athabaskan Languages or "Apachean" is spoken by Jicarillo Apache, Mescalero Apache, Navajo, Lipan Apache, Chiricahua Apache, and by some Kiowa, and others.All these words indeed mean "The People."
What languages were spoken by Potawatomi Indians?
Algonqulan Or Algonkian
What languages were spoken by Inuit Indians?
The Inuit are not Indians and the Inuit have many different languages. It's like asking someone what did Europeans speak?
What languages were spoken by Lenape Indians?
The Lenape spoke Lenape Languagealso known as Unami.
What languages are spoken in mountain west?
In the Mountain West region of the United States, primarily English is spoken as the dominant language. However, due to the diverse population, other languages are also present, including Spanish, which is widely spoken due to Hispanic communities. Additionally, various Indigenous languages, such as Navajo and Shoshone, are spoken among Native American tribes in the region. Other languages from immigrant communities, such as Chinese and German, can also be found.
Does the Apache tribe use the word dine for the people also?
The Apache and Navajo both belong to the Southern Athabaskan Language Family. This does not mean this was one language, but more like a root language like Latin is for French, Spanish, Italian, Etc.They don't both use the exact word Diné. This is a Navajo word. There are six different Apache languages. In western Apache it is Ndee. The Mescalero Apache call themselves: Inday. The Lipan Apache say: Ndé.The Southern Athabaskan Languages or "Apachean" is spoken by Jicarillo Apache, Mescalero Apache, Navajo, Lipan Apache, Chiricahua Apache, and by some Kiowa, and others.All these words indeed mean "The People."
What evidence is there that the Navajo and Apache tribes share a common ancestry?
The languages spoken by the different Apache groups are all clearly very close to the language of the Navajo. All their languages are classed as Southern Athapaskan and it can be shown that these tribes all originated long ago in the northern part of North America, where the "parent" Athapaskan languages still remain today.Some examples: Navajo for bone: ts'in, Western Apache: ts'in, in Mescalero Apache: ts'ine.Water: tó in Navajo, tóo in Western Apache (falling tone longer o) and tú in Mescalero.Attached is a short video by a Navajo speaker comparing the two.There is also genetic evidence linking Athabascan speakers.
What languages are spoken in the southwestern United States?
In the southwestern United States, the main languages spoken are English and Spanish. In some areas, particularly along the border with Mexico, you may also hear indigenous languages like Navajo, Hopi, and Apache. Additionally, due to migration and diversity, you may encounter speakers of other languages as well.
What languages were spoken by Manhasset Indians?
The Manhasset indians spoke the Munsee and Unami languages.
What languages are spoken by Mescalero Apache Indians?
Variations of Athabaskan - Mescalero/Chiricahua kinda shared the same language. There are 6 variations of the Apache language. Many english words have 3 or 4 interchangeable Apache counterparts. Remember the wind-talkers in WW2? Their languange and style of speaking was so similar to the Navajo that Mescaleros were brought in with them. Many sylables are actually pronounced by breathing, not speaking.
What languages were spoken by Wichita Indians?
Caddoan
What languages were spoken by Algonquin Indians?
Algonquian!
What languages were spoken by Mandan Indians?
Sourashtian
What languages are spoken by Lakota Indians?
Sioux
What languages are spoken by Woodland Indians?
english.
What languages were spoken by Woodlands Indians?
algonquon
What are the percentages of the languages spoken in AZ?
English 74.1%, Spanish 19.5%, Navajo 1.9%
