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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:
Isu{ qasaku{. :
The seal surfaced from the water.

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Atkan spelling:
Isu{ waa}aasakuq an}a}inas achxul angaliq.:
When I brought in a seal, I shared it with the people.

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Atkan spelling:
Isu{ waan nagan agnaa uku{tanaa{s sada}ikuq. :
I was outside waiting for the seal to swim through this bay.

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Atkan spelling:
isux̂:
hair seal
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Atkan spelling:
Isux̂ chuhnil asx̂atinaq.:
I stabbed a seal (with a harpoon) and killed it.
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Atkan spelling:
Isux̂ ii al wa?:
Is this a seal?
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Atkan spelling:
Isux̂ ting ukul sihmitikux̂.:
The seal got startled when he saw me.
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Atkan spelling:
Isux̂ txin sakaaĝatal saĝakux̂.:
The seal slept peacefully.
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Atkan spelling:
Isux̂ unisakuq. :
I am waiting for a seal.
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Atkan spelling:
isux̂saĝul:
hunting seals

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