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This publication in Atkan Aleut, commonly referred to as Western Aleut, is one of ten similar projects undertaken by the National Bilingual Materials Development Center.

By Moses Dirks and Knut Bergsland

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Atkan spelling:
Chagim ilaa ngus achxuĝakux̂.:
I was given a part of a halibut.
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Atkan spelling:
Chagim kangayuu qanguusada. :
Bring in the upper part of a halibut's body.

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Atkan spelling:
Chagim x̂aa qaatunazax̂.:
The belly portion of a halibut is good eating.
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Atkan spelling:
chagitxax̂ :
white orchid (plantathera hyperborea)
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Atkan spelling:
Chagitxax̂ qaatunazax̂. :
The white orchid is good to eat.
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Atkan spelling:
Chagi{ axis qila{siq.:
I caught a halibut this morning.

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Atkan spelling:
chagix̂ :
halibut
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Atkan spelling:
Chagix̂ qam ichaaqidagan angunaa ax̂. :
The halibut is a thin, large fish.
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Atkan spelling:
chaglil :
tears or cuts into pieces

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Atkan spelling:
chaglila}il :
have cuts


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