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Lule Sami

Lule Sami, also known as Luulije Sami, is a Sami language spoken in parts of Norway, Sweden and Finland. It is one of the six Sami languages and is closely related to the other Sami languages, but has some unique features. Lule Sami is spoken in the municipalities of Nordreisa, Tromsø, Lyngen and Storfjord in Norway, in the municipalities of Arjeplog, Jokkmokk, Arvidsjaur and Dorotea in Sweden, and in the municipality of Enontekiö in Finland. There are an estimated 1,000-2,000 speakers of Lule Sami. Lule Sami has its own alphabet, which is based on the Latin alphabet but with some additional letters. The alphabet was created in the 1930s by the Lule Sami linguist Anders Fjellner. Lule Sami has a rich oral tradition, and many folktales and legends have been passed down through the generations. One of the most famous Lule Sami folktales is the story of the 'seven sisters', which tells the story of seven sisters who are turned into stars. Lule Sami is an endangered language, and efforts are being made to revitalize it. In Norway, the Lule Sami Language Act came into effect in 2003, which recognized Lule Sami as an official language in Norway. In Sweden, a Lule Sami Language Centre was established in 2009. Lule Sami is a fascinating language with a rich history and culture. If efforts to revitalize the language are successful, it will be preserved for future generations to enjoy.

Language group

Sami languages

Language locales, regions and scripts

Lule Sami
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Lule Sami, Sweden, Latin
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Lule Sami, Sweden
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Lule Sami, Latin
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