Preserving Endangered Languages

Discover, learn, and help preserve the rich cultural heritage of endangered languages from around the world

2,500+
Languages at Risk
50,000+
Vocabulary Entries
150+
Countries Represented

Explore Endangered Languages

Each language represents a unique world view and cultural knowledge that deserves to be preserved

Word Categories

Family & Emotions

1,200+ words

Nature & Environment

2,100+ words

Food & Cooking

850+ words

Culture & Traditions

1,500+ words

About VanishingLangWordLib

VanishingLangWordLib is dedicated to preserving the linguistic diversity of our world. Every two weeks, another language dies, taking with it centuries of cultural knowledge and unique ways of understanding the world.

Our mission is to document, share, and help preserve endangered languages by creating a comprehensive digital repository accessible to linguists, researchers, and language enthusiasts worldwide.