Tanapag language
Today, Tanapag language plays a fundamental role in our society. Its impact is so great that it has transcended borders and cultures, influencing our lives in unimaginable ways. From its beginnings to the present, Tanapag language has been the object of study, debate and admiration. In this article, we will explore the importance of Tanapag language in different areas, analyzing its relevance in the current world and its projection into the future. From its origins to its impact today, Tanapag language has marked a before and after in the way we live, think and relate to our environment.
| Tanapag | |
|---|---|
| Native to | Northern Mariana Islands |
| Region | Saipan |
Native speakers | 10 (2011)[1] |
Austronesian
| |
| Language codes | |
| ISO 639-3 | tpv |
| Glottolog | tana1281 |
| ELP | Tanapag |
Tanapag is a nearly extinct Micronesian language of the Austronesian language family. It is spoken in the Tanapag settlement of the island of Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands. Younger people speak Chamorro instead of Tanapag, but there are also efforts being made to promote the language.
Phonology
Consonants
| Bilabial | Labio-dental | Dental-alveolar | Palatal | Velar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plosives | p, b | t, d | c, ɟ | k, ɡ | |
| Nasals | m | n | ŋ | ||
| Fricatives | f, v | s (z), ʂ (ʐ) | x, ɣ | ||
| Lateral | (l) | (ɫ) | |||
| Rolled | r | ||||
| Continuants | w | j | (w) |
See also
Further reading
- Elameto, Jesus Mareham; Elameto, Rosario M.; Kaipat, Antonio Flores; Olopai, Francisco Mettao; Sarapau, Margarita O.; Taitano, Teresa I.; Warakai, Rosa Roppul; et al. (Elameto JM, Elameto RM, Kaipat AF, Olopai FM, Sarapau MO, Taitano TI, Warakai RR) (1991). "Front Matter". In Jackson, Frederick H.; Marck, Jeffrey C. (eds.). Carolinian-English Dictionary. PALI Language Texts—Micronesia. University of Hawaii Press (published 2019). pp. i–ii. doi:10.2307/j.ctv9hvsnv.1. ISBN 9780824881931. JSTOR j.ctv9hvsnv.1. (Includes Tanapag versions of some words.)
References
- ^ Tanapag at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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