Ket dialect

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.