Chukchi
Also known as: Lygʼoravetlʼan
A Chukotko-Kamchatkan language of the Chukotka Peninsula in north-eastern Siberia. Around 5,000 speakers; one of the few languages with male and female speech-form distinctions.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Chukchi?
Chukchi is a dialect of Chukchi.
Which region is Chukchi associated with?
Chukchi is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Chukchi known by other names?
Yes — Chukchi is also referred to as Lygʼoravetlʼan.