Google in Hawaiian


This week Google launched www.google.com translated into Hawaiian.

Here's how to try it out:
http://www.google.com/intl/haw/
- Or, select Hawaiian language in the Language Tools link or as an interface language in the Preferences link on google.com

The translation was done by the same group of researchers who brought Hawaiian language back from the brink of extinction 25 years ago. They are now using the Internet (and Google) to promote day-to-day usage of their language. A quote from a member of the team: "From a symbolic standpoint, this development is a source of deep pride for us. It tells us and our children that our language stands as an equal with English, other major European and Asian languages, and the many other indigenous languages that Google supports internally and through GiYL."


Posted: Sun - August 16, 2009 at 04:07 PM    
   
 
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