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74 [seventy-four]

asking for something

74 [sjuttiofyra]	be om något

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The indigenous languages of America

Many different languages are spoken in America. English is the main language in North America. Spanish and Portuguese dominate in South America. All of these languages came to America from Europe. Before colonization, other languages were spoken there. These languages are known as the indigenous languages of America. Until today, they haven't been explored substantially. The variety of these languages is enormous. It is estimated that there are about 60 language families in North America. In South America there could even be as many as 150. Additionally, there are many isolated languages. All of these languages are very different. They exhibit only a few common structures. Therefore, it is difficult to classify the languages. The reason for their differences lies in the history of America. America was colonized in several stages. The first people came to America more than 10,000 years ago. Each population brought its language to the continent. The indigenous languages are most similar to Asian languages. The situation regarding America's ancient languages isn't the same everywhere. Many Native American languages are still in use in South America. Languages like Guarani or Quechua have millions of active speakers. By contrast, many languages in North America are almost extinct. The culture of the Native Americans of North America was long oppressed. In the process, their languages were lost. But interest in them has increased in the last few decades. There are many programs that aim to nurture and protect the languages. So they could have a future after all…

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Can you cut my hair?	K_n n_ k_i_p_ m_t_ h_r_ Kan ni klippa mitt hår? K__ n_ k_____ m___ h___ Kan ni klippa mitt hår? ___ __ ______ ____ ____ Kan ni klippa mitt hår?
Not too short, please.	I_t_ f_r k_r_, t_c_. Inte för kort, tack. I___ f__ k____ t____ Inte för kort, tack. ____ ___ _____ _____ Inte för kort, tack.
A bit shorter, please.	L_t_t k_r_a_e_ t_c_. Litet kortare, tack. L____ k_______ t____ Litet kortare, tack. _____ ________ _____ Litet kortare, tack.

Can you develop the pictures?	K_n n_ f_a_k_l_a b_l_e_n_? Kan ni framkalla bilderna? K__ n_ f________ b________ Kan ni framkalla bilderna? ___ __ _________ _________ Kan ni framkalla bilderna?
The pictures are on the CD.	F_t_n_ ä_ p_ c_:_. Fotona är på cd:n. F_____ ä_ p_ c____ Fotona är på cd:n. ______ __ __ _____ Fotona är på cd:n.
The pictures are in the camera.	F_t_n_ ä_ i k_m_r_n_ Fotona är i kameran. F_____ ä_ i k_______ Fotona är i kameran. ______ __ _ ________ Fotona är i kameran.

Can you fix the clock?	K_n n_ r_p_r_r_ k_o_k_n_ Kan ni reparera klockan? K__ n_ r_______ k_______ Kan ni reparera klockan? ___ __ ________ ________ Kan ni reparera klockan?
The glass is broken.	G_a_e_ ä_ s_n_e_. Glaset är sönder. G_____ ä_ s______ Glaset är sönder. ______ __ _______ Glaset är sönder.
The battery is dead / empty.	B_t_e_i_t ä_ s_u_. Batteriet är slut. B________ ä_ s____ Batteriet är slut. _________ __ _____ Batteriet är slut.

Can you iron the shirt?	K_n n_ s_r_k_ s_j_r_a_? Kan ni stryka skjortan? K__ n_ s_____ s________ Kan ni stryka skjortan? ___ __ ______ _________ Kan ni stryka skjortan?
Can you clean the pants / trousers?	K_n n_ g_r_ r_n_ b_x_r_a_ Kan ni göra rent byxorna? K__ n_ g___ r___ b_______ Kan ni göra rent byxorna? ___ __ ____ ____ ________ Kan ni göra rent byxorna?
Can you fix the shoes?	K_n n_ r_p_r_r_ s_o_n_? Kan ni reparera skorna? K__ n_ r_______ s______ Kan ni reparera skorna? ___ __ ________ _______ Kan ni reparera skorna?

Do you have a light?	K_n n_ g_ m_g e_d_ Kan ni ge mig eld? K__ n_ g_ m__ e___ Kan ni ge mig eld? ___ __ __ ___ ____ Kan ni ge mig eld?
Do you have a match or a lighter?	H_r n_ t_n_s_i_k_r e_l_r e_ t_n_a_e_ Har ni tändstickor eller en tändare? H__ n_ t__________ e____ e_ t_______ Har ni tändstickor eller en tändare? ___ __ ___________ _____ __ ________ Har ni tändstickor eller en tändare?
Do you have an ashtray?	H_r n_ e_ a_k_o_p_ Har ni en askkopp? H__ n_ e_ a_______ Har ni en askkopp? ___ __ __ ________ Har ni en askkopp?

Do you smoke cigars?	R_k_r n_ c_g_r_? Röker ni cigarr? R____ n_ c______ Röker ni cigarr? _____ __ _______ Röker ni cigarr?
Do you smoke cigarettes?	R_k_r n_ c_g_r_t_e_? Röker ni cigaretter? R____ n_ c__________ Röker ni cigaretter? _____ __ ___________ Röker ni cigaretter?
Do you smoke a pipe?	R_k_r n_ p_p_? Röker ni pipa? R____ n_ p____ Röker ni pipa? _____ __ _____ Röker ni pipa?

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