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== '''myaamiaataweetaawi''' (Let's speak Miami) ==


The online dictionary is a language learning tool that should be used with other language learning aids developed by the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma or the Myaamia Project at Miami University. It is imperative that language learners have access to teachers who can help them with the context of the words they are learning or have some training in the grammar and proper use of the language. 

If you have questions or requests of what you would like to see on the Myaamia Online Dictionary, please visit the FAQ link in the sidebar to the left.


The online dictionary is still under development, so please excuse any broken links you may come across. Also, be sure to read the instructions on how to find what you are looking for.  They are listed below.

== '''kotaka myaamiaataweenki eewikiinkia''' (Supporting language documents) ==


[[Media:Pron_guide.pdf|Pronunciation Guide]]

[[Media:Persondemo.pdf|Person Markings Guide]]

== '''meehkaminki kaloosiona aacimwaapiikonki''' (Using the Myaamia Online Dictionary) ==



== Searching ==

Using the search function is simple.  When you begin to type a word into the search box, suggestions for what you are searching for will appear below the box.  If you see the word you would like to look up, just click on it, and you will be taken to the proper entry.  Check the picture below to see what this will look like.  If the word you are looking for doesn't appear below the search box, click the 'Go' button to perform a normal search.


[[Image:searching_screenshot.png]]

== Understanding entries ==

The Myaamia online dictionary is meant to be simple and useful.  All the entries are primarily listed in english.  The rest of the entry is in myaamia. 

For example, let's look at the listing for [[eating]].  You'll see at the top, 'eating' is in english.  Below, you see the myaamia words expressing the basic idea of eating.  Below that, you'll see the ''Related Terms'' heading, with words that express ideas similar to the primary word.


The words listed are links to new pages.  Click on 'wiihsini-' to view the detailed entry for that word.  

The detailed entry has the word with person markings, command forms, and example sentences.  Next to each of these, you'll see a media player that looks like this: <mp3>http://dictionary.strackattack.com/soundfiles/weehsini/weehsiniaani.mp3</mp3>
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When you click the play button, a sound file will play of the word or sentence being said.