Atna Kenaege' · the Ahtna language of the Copper River

The Ahtna Dictionary

Search and translate between English and Ahtna, built on the elders' dictionary — so the words of the Copper River people stay findable, learnable, and alive.

Type one word to look it up, or a whole phrase to translate it word-by-word. You can type Ahtna without the special marks (e.g. lukae finds łuk'ae).
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About this dictionary

Built with respect, not as an authority. Ahtna belongs to the Ahtna people. This dictionary is transcribed from James Kari's Ahtna Athabaskan Dictionary (1990, Alaska Native Language Center) so the language stays searchable for learners and families. The text was read by machine from the printed pages, so entries are marked draft and may contain errors — especially the barred ł and tone marks. It cannot replace a fluent speaker. Please support the Alaska Native Language Center and the Ahtna Heritage Foundation directly.