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Thinlómien · 09-26-2008, 10:31 AM

I assign intriguing small languages. I was studying Swedish yesterday and came across some words in the language of the sámi people (the indigenous people of Lapland, in case someone doesn't know) and it was just very intriguing, it has a distinct sound and power (I love a certain sámi language singer, Mari Boine Persen, her songs demonstrate this power vey well) and besides I realised I can pronounce it correctly even though it's supposed to be difficult (at least for Swedes

). Also, for example the so-called "click-languages" of small African tribes are very fascinating, I'd love to learn one of them (I just love those click-sounds, they sound so cool

).

09-26-2008, 10:31 AM	#11
Thinlómien Shady She-Penguin Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In a far land beyond the Sea Posts: 8,093	I assign intriguing small languages. I was studying Swedish yesterday and came across some words in the language of the sámi people (the indigenous people of Lapland, in case someone doesn't know) and it was just very intriguing, it has a distinct sound and power (I love a certain sámi language singer, Mari Boine Persen, her songs demonstrate this power vey well) and besides I realised I can pronounce it correctly even though it's supposed to be difficult (at least for Swedes ). Also, for example the so-called "click-languages" of small African tribes are very fascinating, I'd love to learn one of them (I just love those click-sounds, they sound so cool ). __________________ Like the stars chase the sun, over the glowing hill I will conquer Blood is running deep, some things never sleep Double Fenris