Inari Sámi language
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Inari Sámi (Inari Sami: anarâškielâ, lit. 'the Inarian language' or aanaarsämikielâ, 'the Inari (Aanaar) Sámi language') is a Sámi language spoken by the Inari Sámi of Finland. It has approximately 300 speakers, the majority of whom are middle-aged or older and live in the municipality of Inari. According to the Sámi Parliament of Finland, 269 persons used Inari Sámi as their first language. It is the only Sámi language that is spoken exclusively in Finland.[1] The language is classified as being seriously endangered, as few children learn it; however, more and more children are learning it in language nests. In 2018, Inari Sámi had about 400 speakers; due to revival efforts, the number had increased.[3]
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Inari Sámi | |
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anarâškielâ aanaarsämikielâ | |
Native to | Finland |
Ethnicity | Inari Sámi people |
Native speakers | 400 (2018 census)[1] |
Latin | |
Official status | |
Recognised minority language in | |
Language codes | |
ISO 639-2 | smn |
ISO 639-3 | smn |
Glottolog | inar1241 |
ELP | Inari Saami |
Inari Sami language area (red) within Sápmi (grey) | |
Inari Saami is classified as Severely Endangered by the UNESCO Atlas of the World's Languages in Danger |