Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Discover Nivkh, a mysterious language isolate indigenous to Sakhalin Island and the Amur River that has survived centuries of pressure from Russian, Japanese, and Tungusic neighbors. Formerly known by the…
Explore the fascinating linguistic landscape of the Nivkh language, where counting isn't as simple as 1, 2, 3. With over 26 distinct numeral classifiers, this endangered language from the Amur…
Why can you say "three dogs" in English, but speakers of Chinese, Japanese, and Mayan languages must use a special word to count almost everything? This post explores the world…