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Khanty

Khanty

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A language spoken in western Siberia that is related to Hungarian
  • noun
: idioma janti
  • The Khanty language has unique grammatical structures.

Examples

  • Many traditions of the Khanty people are preserved in their native language.

  • There are efforts to document and revitalize Khanty as it is considered endangered.

  • Linguists have studied the Khanty language to understand the evolution of Ugric languages.

  • Do you know how to speak Khanty?

  • The Khanty language has many similarities to Hungarian, making it fascinating for linguists.

  • Many young Khanty speakers are working to preserve their language and culture for future generations.

  • She learned to speak Khanty in order to communicate better with her grandparents.

Synonyms

Ostyak
vsKhanty
  • Archaic
9.9

A language spoken by the Khanty people in western Siberia

is the alternative name used for the same language
Ostyak language
vsKhanty
  • Archaic
9.9

A language of western Siberia related to Hungarian and spoken by the Ostyak people

uses the more general name rather than focusing on the people
Khanty language
vsKhanty
9.9

A language spoken by the Khanty people in western Siberia, related to Hungarian and Mansi

mentions relation only to Hungarian not to another related language

Compounds

Khanty language
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A language spoken by the Khanty people in western Siberia, related to Hungarian and Mansi

Surface Forms

Khanty singular
Khanties plural

Etymology

Khanty for the language comes from the people's name, so it means 'the Khanty people's language'. The Khanty language is related to Hungarian, which is an easy way to remember that the two languages are distant relatives even though the people live far apart.