MICRONESIA: Kapingamarangi language: importance and counting

Hawortson Heinrich talks about the importance of speaking the Kapingamarangi language, at the Language Revitalization Workshop in Micronesia (FSM) hosted by the Island Research Education Initiative, FSM Special Education Service.
Filmed by K. David Harrison
Date: 24 July 2013
Source: EVP_FSM_1054_Howartson Heinrich, Kapingamarangi speaker.mov

[@specialedday]

My 4th grade teacher was from here. 20 years later, that memory popped in to my head out of nowhere.

[@c33r0k33]

Howartson is doing a desperately important act of valuing his language and helping to put it in use, saving perspectives and nuances that are hidden within a language. I know in Tsalagi, the language of my ancestors, the same spelling of a word can be pronounced 5 different ways and have even more meanings within context. Nuances of meaning that have no exactly comparison in english. I am more than glad to see the work being done to affirm and value the unique knowledge people have and what they have accomplished.

[@MrSicc274]

For those who don’t know.. Nukuoro, Kapigamarangi, NZ Maori, Moriori, Cook island, Tahiti, Tokelauan, Niue, Tuvalu, Hiva, Taumoko, Anuta, Tikopia, west Futuna, west uvea, Sikiana, Aniwa, Nukumanu, Takuu, Nukuria, Emae, Makura, Mele-Ifira island, Rennell Is, Bellona islands, Hawai’i Ni’ihau, Wallis & Futuna, and Tongan can basically understand each other.. Obviously there’s way more to it and i mean no disrespect. Plus I left out a few islands (Austral islands, Mangareva, Rapa Nui, Samoa!) but you all get what I’m trying to say. Kia Ora

[@venialekalolo1532]

Very informative bro. Thanks for sharing. I do understand a little of what the young man is trying to get through. 👍👍

[@venitakanavulautogia625]

Just to let you all know that kapingamarangi and Nukuoro are Sāmoic languages and are related to Sāmoan by culture, lineage and customs.

[@fileminokilicho3159]

That's the attitude of a real Micronesian right there. Nervous, timid. Talk very little. Answer questions with yes or no, or nod of the head.... Yessssssss.... don't worry about trying to explain things bro. We were not made or meant to explain. If someone else wants to study our culture, they'll just have to live it and really experience it to their core. That's how I feel about our society. Greetings from Houk.

[@humalia1]

Our language is unique. Why? we are a part of Pohnpei Island, however our native tongue is more far from Pohnpeian language. Therefore, according to our elders that, we the people of Kapingamarangi are descendant of south pacific-ans and so the people of Nukuoro. In my own theory, Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro are "Micro-poly". (Just saying). Hope to read your book someday.

[@enriquealonso554]

i would like learning kapingamarangi language online, where to get it?

[@venitakanavulautogia625]

Vave's descendents are from Manu'a Islands which is east of the Sāmoan archipelago.

[@graverhadley1335]

Great job! I grew up in mapusi and I have lots kapinga friends.

[@gfirisua6654]

Definitely a polynesian language.. very similar to the Polynesian languages of Nukumanu islands (PNG) and Luaniua and Pelau islands ( Solomon islands ).

[@MrSicc274]

For those who don’t know.. Nukuoro, Kapigamarangi, NZ Maori, Moriori, Cook island, Tahiti, Tokelauan, Niue, Tuvalu, Hiva, Taumoko, Anuta, Tikopia, west Futuna, west uvea, Sikiana, Aniwa, Nukumanu, Takuu, Nukuria, Emae, Makura, Mele-Ifira island, Rennell Is, Bellona islands, Ni’ihau, Wallis & Futuna, and Tongan can basically understand each other

[@enriquealonso554]

how to learn kapinga lenguadge?

[@talohaha]

Dahi Llua Dolu Haa Llima Ono Hidu Valu Siva Hulu. Nukuoro numbers

[@masonezekias2967]

That's the original counting for all poly numbers...lol

[@ILoveLanguages]

Hello! My name is Andy from I love languages channel. I'm running a non-profit KZbin channel dedicated in documenting languages spoken around the world. I would like to feature your beautiful Nukuoro language. We need a native speaker that can record Numbers 1 to 10 and Greetings/Phrases and any Story. It will be an honor to create a video about it. To send the files, please send it to my email [e-mail] Looking forward! :D

[@jeksixten5751]

Tagalog:🇵🇭 Isa Dalawa Tatlo Apat Lima Anim Pito Walo Siyam Sampu Numbers in Tagalog.

[@laionemeihetahikoulakanate9515]

That's the Polynesian counting Tongan number Taha 1 ua, 2, tolu 3,fa 4 ,nima 5,ono 6,fitu 7, valu, 8 hiva 9 hongofulu 10

[@negeadu]

Riki Gam- u forgot the hidu(7) or ono(6) I think Dahi Lua Tolu Ha Lima Ono Hidu Walu Hiwa Holu

[@RastasNevaDie]

Ofa atu bro I’m from USA but my parents from Tonga. Tonga numbers are taha ua tolu fa nima ono fitu valu hiva hongofulu

[@kiaracrystal9503]

Hello there I know how to speak Kapinga marangi, Maria kodo to you.

[@devantedumeth8818]

Kiara Crystal Humalia goe

[@ILoveLanguages]

Hello! My name is Andy from I love languages channel. I'm running a non-profit KZbin channel dedicated in documenting languages spoken around the world. I would like to feature your beautiful Kapingamarangi language. We need a native speaker that can record Numbers 1 to 10 and Greetings/Phrases and any Story. It will be an honor to create a video about it. To send the files, please send it to my email [e-mail] Looking forward! :D

[@fancynika5306]

Micronesian, Chuukese Ew Ruu Ulungát Ruu'anu Limu Onu Fiisu Walu Tii'u Ēngon & kapingamarangi islanders are not Samoans by ancestry. They are more Tongans & Tahitian in some ways. Ofcourse it might also seem like they are more Samoans because they are a Mix of Micro&Poly ancestry.

[@savagewarrior25]

Also chuukese: 1.ÈTT:2.TERRU:3.ÈLL:4.FÀNN:5.LIMM:6.ÒNN:7.FÙÙS:8.WÀL:9.TIW:10.ENGOL.

[@kennyrodriguezsimion1891]

Pohnpeian..... Ehu Riahu Siluh Pahiu Limahu Weneu Isuh Waluh Duwahu Eisek.......

[@plocc9126]

Wrong they’re Samoan. Nukuoro was settled by Tui manua vave. There were no Tahitians and Tongans. Stop with Nonsense

[@plocc9126]

Kapingamaragi are Samoan descendants.

[@rikigam463]

tahi=1 lua=2 tolu=3 haa=4 lima=5 ono=7 walu=8 hiwa=9 holu=10 it's not call "matangaholu" matangaholu is using by these new generation. i'm just saying!!! :)

[@patrinusbenitomario]

What happened to 6

[@omahawarrior1]

Ono is 6 and hitu is 7

[@laionemeihetahikoulakanate9515]

You miss the 6

[@laionemeihetahikoulakanate9515]

In Tonga is Taha 1 ua 2 tolu 3 fa 4 nima 5 ono 6 fitu 7 valu 8 hiva 9 hongofulu 10

[@BonjoMaddisonWonne]

Marshallese (Micronesian) 1. juon 2 ruo 3 jilu 4 emān 5 ļalem 6 jiljino 7 jimjuon 8 ralitōk 9 ratimjuon 10 joñoul

[@rosetinadavid1593]

That's sound similiar to my language

[@venialekalolo1532]

I would Love to learn yah Language my bro, . In return, I can teach you mine if you want. That would be just awesome👍👌👋. How can I learn yah Bro?

[@eatingabanana.6592]

Fun fact: my dad lived there

[@benjamin1028]

great job.

[@ansonmichael9403]

Ew Ruu Ēöl Fan Lim Ön Füüs Wa'al Tiw engol

[@fileminokilicho3159]

eot ruw eol fan lim won fus wal tiw seik/heik Eorh iei amam alea woi Houk. hahahahaha.

[@TGDCChannel]

Malay: Satu Dua Tiga Empat Lima Enam Tujuh Lapan Sembilan Sepuluh

[@fileminokilicho3159]

counting numbers I presume?

[@katahi0749]

I think that's a Polynesian language

[@keanujohnny]

Indeed. Polynesians left many moons ago and found an island(s) and settled in Micronesia. Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro Atolls.

[@jayvenduiai3893]

Nice bro

[@mkgvlc4]

I think its actually a shame that youd have youd speak american English at all.. you could have joined Spain instead of agreein to amerivan imperialism and you woul have been treated better and be given the means to preserve your culture.

[@jeksixten5751]

LMAO treated better.. Spain sucks look what they did to the Philippines..

[@jeksixten5751]

Spanish imperialism sucks like Latin American countries.. poor countries..

[@jeksixten5751]

Latin American countries poor development