Also Known As:
Kildin Sámi, Eastern Saami, Kola Saami, кильдинский саамский язык, Кӣллт са̄мь кӣлл, Kiillt saam' kiill, kiltinänsaame, Gielddasámegiella, Kildin Sami, "Kildin Lappish", "Lapp"
Dialects & Varieties
Recent Resources
Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Lappish
The collection of links containing texts written in Kildin Sami.
The national anthem of Sapmi in Kildin Sami.
Severely Endangered
60 percent certain, based on the evidence available
~300
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 4
Less than half of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing at an accelerated pace.
4
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
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Bibliography
Bibliography of Vitality:
Documenting the endangered Kola Saami languages
Bibliography of Locations:
Documenting the endangered Kola Saami languages
Bibliography of Context:
Documenting the endangered Kola Saami languages