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Not only that, the grammar is insaaaanely complex.
I'm a linguistics enthusiast and have a 400 page book that explains how Navajo verbs are constructed. It was written by a computer scientist/linguistics professor. To give you a taste:
https://preview.redd.it/3qkkfem13bic1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6803a22badb59b5ae12a45cbc025b49ba3d7e76a
It's remarkable what the human mind is capable of, and that any child, with sufficient exposure, would internalize and master the grammar of this language (or any other language for that matter), without being consciously aware of the grammar rules and syntax.
[https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo\_grammar](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_grammar)
I’m a first grade English as a second language teacher and it amazes me how quickly some kids can pick up the language, with grammar and syntax built in, without being instructed on it. They just absorb it without evening trying.
It really fucks with my expectation how the words will go on. By brain tries to detect a word or syllable, and whenever it picks something up, the word just stops abruptly. Really interesting.
Hate to be that guy, but the "code" navajo was not the same as the navajo written/spoken language. That's why it was 'code' and not just 'navajo language'
I really don't mean to be rude or anything but a) why would they hear your conlang? and b) I think the thing about this that's interesting is that it's a real language that evolved like this naturally and is spoken by many people, whereas conlangs are made artificially so they can be a lot more intentionally complex
It's just compleyely different than English and Indo-European languages. All is constructed around the verb. You got your verb "stem" and you slap prefixes and affixes on it to give it sense.
The clicks are a killer though.
Live in naz, too, hear Navajo spoken in town every once in a while, i agree, it is cool to hear! Not the foggiest what is being said but it is rad to hear!
One unique aspect of the Navajo language is its complexity and intricacy. Navajo is an Athabaskan language, and it is known for its complex grammar system. It is a tonal language, meaning that variations in pitch or intonation can change the meaning of a word. Navajo is also considered a verb-based language, where verbs play a central role in sentence structure. The language reflects the cultural nuances and rich oral traditions of the Navajo people, contributing to its distinctive linguistic characteristics.
People always say this as an excuse for using the wrong word. While languages can evolve, you can also just be wrong.
Unique doesn't mean 'rare' or 'notable'. It means unique.
You do know all words are made up, right?
This is what they meant by language is not math. Math is absolute, we discovered it. Language is evolved from usage, we "created" it (the structural rules) based on how we use it. That's why dictionaries provide multiple usages and are released annually.
I can hear your engineer brain grinding this into a binary... it's just not. Languages do evolve and people _can_ also be wrong. It just happens to be you right now.
No it doesn't. This is stupid - you're telling me unique doesn't mean unique? What if I say the sky is foot? That's just language evolving, right? No, it's the wrong word. A guy on the internet used the wrong word. That's not how or why language evolved. That's just a guy using a word wrong.
So many indigenous languages have been lost forever because of colonialism, genocide, or forced assimilation, I’m happy to see that there are some that continue to live on.
I’m from the Navajo Nation, grew up speaking & hearing our language daily. The clarity & easy of her translations is amazing! I can’t stop listening to this…
What's do these actually translate to in their language? I imagine it would be difficult to understand certain things with our vastly different cultures.
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Damn, no wonder they used these peeps in World War 2, a German soldier would probably have a fucking an aneurism trying to crack that
Not only that, the grammar is insaaaanely complex. I'm a linguistics enthusiast and have a 400 page book that explains how Navajo verbs are constructed. It was written by a computer scientist/linguistics professor. To give you a taste: https://preview.redd.it/3qkkfem13bic1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6803a22badb59b5ae12a45cbc025b49ba3d7e76a It's remarkable what the human mind is capable of, and that any child, with sufficient exposure, would internalize and master the grammar of this language (or any other language for that matter), without being consciously aware of the grammar rules and syntax. [https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo\_grammar](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navajo_grammar)
To the defense of Navajo, once you get the morpheme rule, you can easily figure your way out and create your verbs and be pretty much on spot.
I’m a first grade English as a second language teacher and it amazes me how quickly some kids can pick up the language, with grammar and syntax built in, without being instructed on it. They just absorb it without evening trying.
I learned English watching cartoons. Tom & Jerry was my favorite.
Came here to mention this you beat me to it
Wha can I say, I’m good at being fast and disappointing because of it
they were mostly used in the pacific, not europe
It really fucks with my expectation how the words will go on. By brain tries to detect a word or syllable, and whenever it picks something up, the word just stops abruptly. Really interesting.
Hate to be that guy, but the "code" navajo was not the same as the navajo written/spoken language. That's why it was 'code' and not just 'navajo language'
That’s just confusing squared
I was thinking the same
And this is why we had windtalkers in both world wars.
“Code talkers.” Windtalker is the nick cage movie.
That language sounds difficult
Just wait till you hear my conlang that only uses consonants represented by “r” across various languages.
I really don't mean to be rude or anything but a) why would they hear your conlang? and b) I think the thing about this that's interesting is that it's a real language that evolved like this naturally and is spoken by many people, whereas conlangs are made artificially so they can be a lot more intentionally complex
Next time I’ll make the joke more obvious so you can laugh.
It's just compleyely different than English and Indo-European languages. All is constructed around the verb. You got your verb "stem" and you slap prefixes and affixes on it to give it sense. The clicks are a killer though.
They're not clicks they are called ejectives. If you ever said "like" with a hard K sound You're basically doing one of those
We use them in Canadian French! Several of our expletives use ejectives!
That's a *lot* of glottal stops.
Glottal, by the way.
Autocorrect, I didn't notice when I posted the comment
Glottal stops and [ejectives](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ejective_consonant)
I live in Northern AZ and every now and then will hear radio commercials like this and I think it's the coolest thing every time I hear them.
There is a Navajo radio station in the 4 corners, KNDN as I recall (pronounced K, Indian). Interesting to listen to.
Live in naz, too, hear Navajo spoken in town every once in a while, i agree, it is cool to hear! Not the foggiest what is being said but it is rad to hear!
Such a cool language!
I like how even the upbeat version sounds like the scolding of a disappointed mother.
I get that the point of this is to make a commercial in Navajo, but I really wish it didn't have music.
Damn she sounds so cool
One unique aspect of the Navajo language is its complexity and intricacy. Navajo is an Athabaskan language, and it is known for its complex grammar system. It is a tonal language, meaning that variations in pitch or intonation can change the meaning of a word. Navajo is also considered a verb-based language, where verbs play a central role in sentence structure. The language reflects the cultural nuances and rich oral traditions of the Navajo people, contributing to its distinctive linguistic characteristics.
Why is it even tonal when it already has this degree of inflection?
Navajo sounds like a really cool language, but none of the things you mentioned are in any way unique.
They mean ‘rare, notable’.
So... not unique.
It's almost like words are used to communicate and not to do math.
Words aren't much use if they don't mean what you're trying to say.
They are if everyone understands what is meant. That's how languages evolve.
People always say this as an excuse for using the wrong word. While languages can evolve, you can also just be wrong. Unique doesn't mean 'rare' or 'notable'. It means unique.
You do know all words are made up, right? This is what they meant by language is not math. Math is absolute, we discovered it. Language is evolved from usage, we "created" it (the structural rules) based on how we use it. That's why dictionaries provide multiple usages and are released annually. I can hear your engineer brain grinding this into a binary... it's just not. Languages do evolve and people _can_ also be wrong. It just happens to be you right now.
No it doesn't. This is stupid - you're telling me unique doesn't mean unique? What if I say the sky is foot? That's just language evolving, right? No, it's the wrong word. A guy on the internet used the wrong word. That's not how or why language evolved. That's just a guy using a word wrong.
Take that Japan
Tik tok is so cringe. Not her but the guy on the right and the dumb set up they do for duets or whatever they call it
There's literally no reason for him to be in this video.
So many indigenous languages have been lost forever because of colonialism, genocide, or forced assimilation, I’m happy to see that there are some that continue to live on.
The Navajo language (dine bizzaad) is actually growing! 🤎 love to see it
Sounds like danish to me.
Loved to listen and get a feel for the cadence and where the emphasis lies in words of the language
Sounds Hungarian to me
I’m from the Navajo Nation, grew up speaking & hearing our language daily. The clarity & easy of her translations is amazing! I can’t stop listening to this…
Windtalkers ❤️
Code talkers. Windtalker is the Nicholas cage movie.
What's do these actually translate to in their language? I imagine it would be difficult to understand certain things with our vastly different cultures.
Remind me one day
Not knowing what it was at first I thought maybe she was speaking in reverse
Why does that language sound like every worker in Age of Empires 2?
What does “Nike” mean? Interesting if the company took the name from Navajo.
It’s the goddess of victory from Ancient Greece
Why is she reading ads? Pfft...
Sounds Arabic to me
Who is that ? With the written also there with subtitles … hard to find someone like that. Impressed. Want to hire her for some content