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Dolgan language

The Dolgan language is a way that some people who live in an area called Dolgan-Olonets can talk to each other. It is a type of language that uses special words and sounds to communicate. The people who use the Dolgan language may not be able to understand people who speak other languages, like English or Spanish.

The Dolgan language has taken a long time to develop, and it is different from other languages like Russian or Chinese. Some of the words in Dolgan may sound similar to words in these other languages, but they do not mean the same thing.

People who speak Dolgan have a special way of pronouncing the words and making sounds that can be hard for people who don't speak the language to understand. Some of the sounds come from deep in their throats, and others are made with their lips.

The Dolgan language is important to the people who speak it because it helps them communicate with each other and pass down their traditions and stories from generation to generation. It is a part of their culture and identity.
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