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π Navajo is a Native American language that belongs to the Athabaskan language family.
π It is primarily spoken in the Southwestern United States, particularly in Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
π¬ The Navajo language features a complex system of verb morphology, allowing for rich expression.
π£οΈ Navajo is one of the few Native American languages that has been successfully used in military code during World War II.
π Only about 170,000 people speak Navajo today, making it one of the most spoken Native American languages.
π The language is often taught in schools on Navajo Nation to help preserve its use among younger generations.
π Navajo has a wide array of dialects, which can vary significantly across different regions.
βοΈ Written Navajo uses a phonetic alphabet developed in the 1930s, which relies on both Latin and special characters.
πΏ The language includes many words that describe the natural world, deeply connecting it to Navajo culture and tradition.
π‘ Navajo is known for its use of metaphor and analogy, making it unique and poetic in nature.
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