Ket
The last living Yeniseian language, spoken along the middle Yenisei in central Siberia. Around 200 elderly speakers; recently linked to the Na-Dené family of North America in the controversial Dene-Yeniseian hypothesis.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Ket?
Ket is a dialect of Ket.
Which region is Ket associated with?
Ket is part of the East Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Ket endangered?
Ket is critically endangered. Only a small number of mostly elderly speakers remain, and the variety is at imminent risk of being lost.