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Apache is an Athabaskan (Na-Dené) language spoken in central Arizona in the USA. In 2007 there were about 14,000 speakers of Western Apache, about half of whom belong to the White Mountain Apache tribe and can be found on the Fort Apache Reservation.
The term Apache refers to six major Apache-speaking groups: Chiricahua, Jicarilla, Lipan, Mescalero, Plains, and Western Apache. Historically, the term has also been applied to the Comanches, Mojaves, Hualapais, and Yavapais, none of whom speak Apache languages.
Apache language information and introduction to the culture of the Apache Indians. Covers Western Apache (including Chiricahua and Mescalero) and Eastern Apache (including Jicarilla, Lipan, Plains, and Kiowa-Apaches.)
The Western Apache language is a Southern Athabaskan language spoken among the 14,000 Western Apaches in Mexico in the states of Sonora and Chihuahua and in east-central Arizona. There are approximately 6,000 speakers living on the San Carlos Reservation and 7,000 living on the Fort Apache Reservation. [2]
Apr 18, 2024 · The Apache language is a vibrant tapestry of words and phrases that reflect the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Apache people. From heartfelt greetings and farewells to expressions of emotion, gratitude, and unity, the Apache language captures the essence of this resilient nation.
Welcome to our Apache vocabulary page! Apache is an Athabaskan language, related to other languages like Navajo and Gwichin . We have included twenty basic Apache words here, to compare with related American Indian languages.
We work to support Apache learners and teachers by developing language materials such as textbooks, dictionaries, flashcards, posters and more; by providing access to apps and multimedia; and by organizing intensive teacher training and workshops.
