Wiki:FAQ
What is this website/wiki for?
A: The purpose of the Lushootseed Wiki site is to provide an online dictionary of Lushootseed words and related encyclopedia entries. The goal is to define every Lushootseed word ever recorded in Lushootseed, English and other languages of the world.
Why are "Lushootseed" and "dxʷləšucid" used for the language names?
Unfortunately, there is no word in English or "Lushootseed" that adequately encompasses all of the language varieties that linguists consider to be part of the same language. The use of Lushootseed and dxʷləšucid is intended as encompassing terms. They are not intended to emphasize any dialect or variety over any other.
Are Whulshootseed/Twulshootseed words included in this website?
Yes. Where possible, the aim of this website is to clearly identify words according to dialect.
How do I find a word?
A: Simply type in the search field and press enter.
How do I type in Lushootseed?
A: Enter it in the search box above. If you need to type in Lushootseed but cannot type with your computing device, use the following instructions to enable Lushootseed:
- Click in the box and a keyboard icon will pop up.
- Click on the arrow in the keyboard icon to expand it.
- Click on the three dots "..." near the bottom.
- A window will popup. Begin typing "dx" and an option for dxʷləšucid will display. Select that.
- See the Keyboard Map on the Tulalip Lushootseed site for instructions on using the keyboard.
Other issues to be addressed in this FAQ
- Orthography and conversion tables
- Sources
- Reliability
- Role of LutWik in revitalization
- Links pertaining to Lushootseed
- Mention of categories