General Central Yup'ik Audio Glossary

General Central Yup'ik	English Word
Cataitarkaulriit cucuklircuutiit Definition: The ballot you vote when you are not at the polling place.	Absentee Ballot
Cataitarkaulriim imirarkaa cucuklircuuteryugluni Definition: Form you fill out to request an absentee ballot to be sent to you.	Absentee Ballot Application
Cataitarkaulriim cucuklircuutekaan caqua Definition: Envelope used to place a voted absentee ballot for return to the Division of Elections.	Absentee ballot envelope
Cataitarkaulriim cucukliumaurallerkaa Definition: Voting ahead of time not at a polling place.	Absentee Voting
Cataitarkaukuni cucukliumaurallerkaq ayagcelluku-llu fax-aakun Cucukliumaurallerkaq ayagcelluku fax-aakun Definition: Sending voted absentee ballot by Fax machine.	Absentee Voting by Fax
Cataitarkaukuni cucukliumauralleq internet-akun Definition: A vote cast through the internet by someone who is unable to or unwilling to attend the official polling station or to which the voter is normally allocated.	Absentee voting by Internet
Cataitarkaukuni cucukliumauralleq ayagcelluku-llu kalikivigkun Definition: Sending voted absentee ballot by mail.	Absentee Voting by Mail
Cataitarkaulriit cucuklirillratnek calilria	Absentee Voting official
Cataitarkaulriit tungaunateng cucukliumaurallerkaat Definition: Voting ahead of time in person.	Absentee Voting in Person
Ikayurnarqellriit cucuklillerkaata piyugngarivkallerkaat Definition: Making voting possible for disabled voters.	Accessibility
Alerquuciurtet alerquutngurtellrat Definition: A statute or law passed by a legislature.	Act
Ilaqaun (ilaqautek/t) Definition: Something added; an addition.	Addendum(s)
Alaska-rmiu Cucukliryugngalria Definition: A person who lives in Alaska and whose permanent home is in Alaska.	Alaska Resident
Allatgun cucukliryugngalleq Definition: Other ways of voting.	Alternative voting methods
Alerquun kituggluku Definition: To alter, change, or fix a law.	Amend
Alerquutmek kitukaniun (kitukaniutek/t) Definition: The alterations or fixes of a law.	Amendment(s)
Alerquutem kitukaniutii Definition: To make a change to existing law.	Amend Current Law
Qanercetaarviim tunglia quyinrulria yuvrinqiggvik; Court of Appeals(-aaq) Definition: Any higher court where a person appeals a decision by a lower court.	Appellate Court/ Court of Appeals
ikayur-* Definition: Help or aid	Assistance
erinairaq cucuklircuun Definition: An audio recording of a Ballot.	Audio Ballot
Cucuklircuun Definition: A device/paper used to make a voting selection.	Ballot
Cucuklircuutet imiumalriit yaassiigat/qemaggviat/ assigtaat Definition: Place where you put your voted ballot.	Ballot Box
cucuklircuutem caqua Definition: A flat paper container for a Ballot.	Ballot Envelope
Apyun alerquutngurcugngalria yuut cucukekatgu Definition: A question appearing on the ballot about a new law.	Ballot Measure
Cucuklircuutmek imiumalriamek naaqissuun Definition: A machine that reads a ballot to see if it was filled out properly.	Ballot Scanner
Paivtaq alerquuciurtenun alerquutngurcesqumayaaqluku Definition: A form or draft of a proposed statute presented to a legislature, but not yet enacted or passed and made law.	Bill/Measure
yuurtellrem ernera Definition: The day on which someone was born	Birthdate
State-am navrallri akinek yugnek pikangqellrianek akquterluni cimirarkauluki ilaqaucirluki Definition: A machine that reads a ballot to see if it was filled out properly. Any interest-bearing or discounted government or corporate security that obligates the issuer to pay the bondholder a specified sum of money, usually at specific intervals, and to repay the principal amount of the loan at maturity	Bond
State-aq Bond-aliyugluni cucuklircuutmi apyun Definition: A question posed on an election ballot to determine if voters will authorize the issuance of bonds. Propositions can be required for revenue bonds and are always required for general obligation bonds.	Bond Proposition
Cucukecetaariyaaraq Definition: The competition by rival political candidates for a public office.	Campaign
taq’i-, arulair-, pinricenar-, pinritngurte-* Definition: To make void or revoke.	Cancel/cancelled/cancellation
Cucukecetaalria Definition: Person you can vote for.	Candidate
cucukecetaalriim qanellra Definition: Statement submited to the State of Alaska as to why they’re running for Office.	Candidate Statement
Cucukecetaalriit Definition: Definition not given	Candidates for Elected Office
Cucuklilleq Definition: The official choice that one makes in an election.	Cast a Ballot/ Ballot Cast/ Vote
Cucuklircuutiin yuvrirnarqellra cucuklillrem cucukliryugngacia asguranaqngan Definition: A ballot with questions about a given voter’s eligibility.	Challenged or Provisional Ballot
Cimirluku political party-mun ilagausngalleq Definition:	Change in Party/ Political Affiliation
Uitaviim cimillra (Address-am cimillraa) Definition:	Change of Address
Atrem cimillra Definition:	Change of Name
cucu- (cucuklir-)* Definition: To make a choice or select from two or more possibilities (to vote)	Choice/Choose
U.S.-aarmiu, wall’u U.S.-aarmiungurtelleq. (U.S.-aarmiutun piyunarqucirluni, cucukliryugngaluni-llu). Definition: A native or naturalized member of a state or nation who owes allegiance to its government and is entitled to its protection.	Citizen
umeg- , umguma-, palute-, palusnga- Definition: Cause something not to be open.	Close/Closed
Nunarpamta alerquuciurtai Alerquuciurtet Nunarpamteni Congress-aaq Definition: The national legislative body of the U.S.	Congress
State-amta Nunarpamta-llu alerquutegkenka tusnganrit Definition: The system of fundamental principles according to which a nation, state, or the like is governed.	Constitution
Nunarpamta State-amta-llu alerquutain iliita kitukaniutii Definition: Making a change to the constitution.	Constitution Amendment
Delegate-aat quyurtellrat alerquutnek kitukaniringnaqluteng Definition: A meeting of delegates to adopt a new constitution or to revise an existing constitution.	Constitutional Convention
Naaqilleq / naaqumalleq cucuklircuun Definition: To count a voted ballot.	Count/Counted Ballot
Taqlerkiuraq, cuq’liun, umllerkiuraq, engelkiuraq Definition: The time by which something must be finished or submitted.	Deadline
Cataitarkaulriit cucuklircuuteryullerkaata taqlerkiuraa/cuq’liutii/um- llerkiuraa/engelkiuraa Definition:	Deadline for Applying for Absentee Ballot
Cucukliriyaurcugluni imirillerkam taqlerkiuraa/cuq’liutii/umllerki- uraa/engelkiuraa Definition:	Deadline for Registering to Vote
Cucukecetaaryulriim imirarkaa Division of Elections-aani Definition: A form that a candidate files with the Division of Elections so that they can run for office.	Declaration of Candidacy
Ikayurnarqellriit ellmeggnek-llu pisciigalnguut Definition: Physically or mentally impaired person.	Disabled / Disability
District-aaq Definition:	District (Election District)
Qanercetaarvik; District Court-aq Definition: A trial court of limited jurisdiction established by judicial district.	District Court
Qanercetaarvigmi cuqcista; District Court-ami cuqcista Definition: Person who rules on cases brought to a district court.	District Court Judge
Division of Elections-aat; Cucukliryaraliurtet Definition: Agency responsible for conducting the election.	Division of Elections
Cucukliryararalleq Definition: Voting before Election Day.	Early Voting
cucuklir-* Definition: To choose or select by vote.	Elect
Cucukliryaraq Definition: Event where you vote for people.	Election
Cucuklirvigni calilriit Definition: People responsible for the election in the polling place.	Election Board/Officials
Allrakumi erenerkiurat cucuklillerkanun Definition: A calendar that lists elections in a year.	Election Calendar
Cucuklirnarillrem ernera; Cucukliryaraq erneq Definition: The day that elections are held.	Election Day
Cucuklillerkam nallunairutai Definition: Information about an election.	Election Information
Cucuklirviliurtet;Cucuklirvigmi calista (/tet) Definition: People who work in the polls during Elections	Election Official
Cucukecetaallret unangutaita naaqutait Definition: Number of votes a candidate(s) gets.	Election Results
Cucukesqumakminek eguaquriyaraq Definition: Telling people to vote for a certain candidate.	Electioneering
Cucukliriyaram ayagyaraa ayagnillranek iquklitellranun Definition: The Election process from beginning to end.	Electoral Process
(pb) –yugnga-** Definition: Qualified	Eligible
Envelope-aq Definition: A flat paper container for letters or packet of paper.	Envelope
Imirarkaq Definition: A document with spaces in which to write or enter data or information.	Form
Cucuklirpagyaraq November-aami Definition: General Election	General Election
Atanirturilriit aciatgun Bond-at Definition: A municipal bond issued by a state, local government, or other political subdivision of a state backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing entity. This includes the taxing and further borrowing power of the entity.	General Obligation Bonds
Alaska-m Atanra Definition: Person who is the head of the state.	Governor
Niiteluaqerciigalnguq Definition: A person who is hard of hearing.	Hearing impaired
Yuum kituucian asguranairutii; ID-q Definition: Proof of who a person is.	Identification
Cucukumallrem aug’aumallra calicurlallra pitekluku Definition: To remove from office for misconduct.	Impeach
aũg’arcetaaryaraa Cucukumallrem calicurlallra pitekluku Definition: To accuse (a public official) before an appropriate tribunal of misconduct in office	Impeachment Process
Cucuklitulim kalikartaan arulaircecimaqallra atuqsailan qavcini allrakuni Definition:When a voter’s registration is no longer active.	Inactive Voter Registration
nallunritarkat Definition: Knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact.	Information
Cucuklitulit paivciyugngallrat cucukliryugngallrat-llu alerquutngurcesqumalriamek Definition: A process by which voters may introduce and vote on a proposed law.	Initiative
Cucukliryugngalriit alerquutekamek ayagniriyaraat cucuklircuutmun elliarkamek Definition: A process registered voters/private citizens use to place a ballot measure on the ballot.	Initiative Petition
Cuqcista Definition: A public officer authorized to hear and decide cases in a court of law.	Judge
Cuqcistenek yuvririlriit qelkesqumayaaqluku wall’u AuMgaasqumayaaqluku Definition:	Judicial Council Recommendation
Qanercetaarviim District-aara Definition: Geographical Region covered by the court’s jurisdiction.	Judicial District
Cuqcistet pulengtellerkaat Cucuklitulit cucuklillrat cuqcistem pulengcetlerkaanek wall’ pulengcetenritlerkaanek Definition:Confirmation by the voters for judges. Voters choose between electing a current judge to a further term in office or against it. See ‘Judicial Retention Election’	Judicial Retention
Cucukliryaraq cuqcistenek pulenglluteng calillerkaitnek wall’u auMgaumallerkaitnek Definition: In judicial retention vote, voters are asked to choose between electing the incumbent judge to a further term in office (i.e. voting in favor of "retention") or voting against.	Judicial Retention Election
Yugtun mumigcistemek ikayungcalleq Definition: Getting help from a person who speaks Yugtun.	Language Assistance
"Alerquun(-tek/t) Definition: The rules adopted by a government.	Law
Alerquutngurrnaluku alerquuciurtenun paivcimalria Definition: A proposed law appearing before the Legislature for consideration.	Legislation
Alerquuciurtet Definition: A group of elected State Representatives and State Senators who are empowered to make, change or repeal the laws of the country or state.	Legislature
Alerquuciurtet caliviat Definition: Place where elected law makers work.	Legislative Office/Agency
Alerquuciulriit caliarat nanilicarluku taringcautiit /taringnarcautiit Definition:	Legislative Affairs Agency Summary
Alaska-m Atanran Tunglia / Lieutenant Governor-aaq Definition: Elected official who is serving as deputy to the Governor of a state.	Lieutenant Governor
Cucukliryugngalriit atrita igausngalriit allamiaqan yuvriumallrat Definition: Yearly review of voter registration records.	List Maintenance
Cucukliryugngalriit igausngaviatni atret Cucukliryugngalriit Atrita Igausngaviat Definition: A list of people who can vote in elections	List of Registered Voters
Igat; Mail-at Definition: Letters that are sent or delivered by means of the postal system.	Mail
Kalikivigmi address-aan Definition: Place where you get your mail	Mailing Address
Ingluarvikivkenani nanilnguq taringnarcautii alerquutngurcugngalriim Definition: An explanation of what a ballot measure means.	Neutral Summary
nakmikiyaraq cucukecetaaresqelluku Definition: To propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.	Nominate
Political Party-nun ingluanrilnguq Definition: Not supporting one political party or group over another.	Nonpartisan
Cucuklillerkam nallunairutii Definition: An announcement that an election will occur.	Notice of Election
Cucukliryugngalrianun nallunairun Definition: An announcement to people who can vote	Notice to Voters
akqun Definition: The forms of words in which a promise is made.	Oath
Calivik* Definition: Place of work to conduct business.	Office (Definition 1)
"(pb) *-aaruyaaraq ‘being a Noun’, -aaq ‘the Noun’ President-aaruyaaraq* post base is given here (pb), the title of the Definition: A position of duty, trust, or authority in the government.	Office (Definition 2)
Kalikaq Cucukecetaalriit alerquutngurcugngalriit-llu nallunairutaitnek imalek Definition: Pamphlet sent to voters with information about candidates and ballot measures.	Official Election Pamphlet
Ikingqa- Definition: To render the interior (of a house/establishment) readily accessible.	Open
Massiinaq imiumalrianek cucuklircuutnek naaqissuun Definition: A machine used to read marked paper ballots and tally the results.	Optical Scan
Qitevngaluaqanrilnguut paivcilluki ikayurtekaitnek Definition: Providing oral language assistance to voters who have limited English proficiency.	Oral Language Assistance
Nallunritnarqellrianek paivcista Definition: A worker’s activity or process of bringing information or services [in the Native Language] to people.	Outreach Worker
Kalikaq Cucuklircuun Definition: Ballot printed on paper.	Paper Ballot
Pisciigalnguut wall’ ikayurnarqellriit cucukliryulriit kev’gaat Definition: Person the voter asks to bring them a ballot if they cannot make it to the polls.	Personal Representative
Kaigan ca piurcesqumaluku wall’u piurcesqumavkenaku Definition: A formally drawn request that is addressed to persons in authority or power.	Petition
Political Party-mun ilagausngalleq Definition: Being a part of a group of people having a common political purpose or interest.	Political Party Affiliation
cucuklirvigmi calista/calilria Definition: A person who works at a place of voting.	Poll Worker
Cucuklirvik Definition: Place where you go to vote.	Polling Place/Poll
Cucuklirviit ikingqallerkiurait Definition: The set hours that a voting place will be open.	Polling Place Hours/Poll Hours
Stamp-aq Stamp-aq Definition: A small gummed label issued by postal authorities as evidence that postal charges have been paid.	Postage Stamp
Kalikiviim erniutii unakellermini igaq; Post Mark-aq; Kalikiviim erniutii unakellermini ayagcetarkaq envelope-aq Definition: The stamping of the date on an envelope when it is received by the USPS Office.	Postmark
Kalikiviim erniutellra unakellermini igaq; Post Mark-aq; Kalikiviim erniutellra unakellermini ayagcetarkaq envelope-aq Definition: The date stamped on an envelope when it is received by the US Post Office.	Postmarked
Cucukliryugngalriit atrita igausngaviat Definition: List of voter names used at the polling place on election day	Precinct Register
August-aami Cucukliqarraarun Definition: Election to decide which candidates get to appear on the General election ballot.	Primary Election
Paivtaq ciuniuresqumaluku/Proposal-aaq**** Definition: The act of offering or suggesting something for acceptance or adoption.	Proposal
Paivtaq ciuniuresqessaaqluku/Proposition-aaq**** Definition:The act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted or adopted.	Proposition
Alerquutngurrnaluku paivcimalria tauMgaam piurteksaunani. Paivtaq alerquutngucesqumayaaqluku Definition: A new law that has been introduced, but not yet adopted. Voting on a ballot measure decides whether or not something should become a law. See ‘Initiative’, ‘Initia-tive Petition’, ‘Petition’, ‘Referendum’	Proposed Law
Cucukliryugngalriit atrita igausngaviatni uitanrilnguut cucuklircuutiit Definition:Ballot issued to voters whose name is not on the precinct register. A voted ballot that needs to be reviewed to see if it can be counted. See ‘Questioned Voting’, ‘Vote a Questioned Ballot’	Questioned Ballot
Cucukliryugngalriit atrita igausngaviatni uitanrilnguut cucuklircuutiita caqua Definition: Envelope where the voter places his or her voted questioned ballot.	Questioned Ballot Envelope
Yuum cucuklircuutiin yuvriumallra ilii naaqumayugngatassiarluku Definition:A voter voting a questioned ballot to determine if any part of his/her ballot can be counted.	Questioned Voting
Cucuklitulit ciuniuryugngallrat wall’ qessaksugngallrat alerquuciuraatnek alerquuciurtet; Referendum-aaq Definition:The process where voters can approve or reject a law that was proposed or passed by the Legislature.	Referendum
Division of Elections-aat office-aarita iliit Definition: One of the Division of Election offices in charge of a specific region.	Regional Elections Office
Cucukliryugngalria Definition: Person who can vote in elections	Registered Voter
Cucukliriyaurcugluni imiriyaraq Definition: To fill out paperwork/forms for the specific purpose of being allowed to vote in elections.	Register to Vote
Cucukliryaurrnaluteng imirilrianek piyunarquciumalria calista Definition: A person who is authorized to witness the application.	Registrar
Cucukliryaurculriim imirillerkaan taqlerkiuraa/cuq’liutii/umllerkiuraa/engelkiuraa Definition: The date before an election that a person must be registered by in order to be able to vote.	Registration Deadline
Uitavik (enen wall’ nunan) Definition: Place where someone lives.	Residence
Uitaviin/address-aan Uitavigpet/nev’et address-aara Definition: The address of the place where you live.	Residence Address
Kitugutkangengnaqellrat; Resolution-aaq Definition: a formal expression of opinion or intention made by a formal organization, a legislature, or other groups.	Resolution
Utercecissuun kalikivigkun envelope-aq Definition: The envelope used to mail a voted ballot to the Division of Elections.	Return Mailing Envelope
Cucuklircuutem ayuqii Definition:Example of what appears on the ballot.	Sample Ballot
Elitnaurviit ciuliqagtait/ School Board-at Definition: People who represent the school district.	School Board
Tangrrumaarkaunrilnguum caqua Definition: A cover used for voted ballots to keep people from seeing how the voter marked the ballot.	Secrecy Sleeve
imiran sign-arluku Definition:	Sign the Form/Sign the Application
Aterpet sign-allra/nallunailkutii; At’vet sign-allra / nallunailkutii; Sign-allren Definition: A person's name written in his/her handwriting	Signature
Pisciigalnguut ikayurnarqellriit-llu cucuklircuutiit Definition: The ballot used by a voter who cannot vote at the polling place due to age, illness or a disability.	Special Needs Ballot
Pisciigalnguut ikayurnarqellriit-llu cucukliryaraat Definition: Type of voting for disabled people.	Special Needs Voting
Cucuklircuun imicurlaumalria cimirnaqluni Definition: A ballot that is mismarked and has to be reissued.	Spoiled Ballot
State-am alerquutain tusnganrit; State Constitution-aaq Definition: A State’s system of fundamental principles according to which it is governed.	State Constitution
Ingluliurtain alerquutngurcugngalriim igallrat inglukesqelluku. Definition: Words that describe why a person should reject something.	Statement in Opposition
Cingumastain alerquutngurcugngalriim igallrat cingumasqelluku. Definition: Words that describe why a person should approve something	Statement in Support
Alerquutekam akitutallerkaa piciureskan Definition: A statement of how much a law will cost the State if an initiative becomes a law.	Statement of Costs
(Alaska-mi) State Representative-aaq Definition: Person who serves the voters in a house district.	State Representative
(Alaska-mi) State Senator-aaq Definition: Person who serves the voter in a senate district.	State Senator
Qanercetaarviim Quyinra; Superior Court-aq Definition: A trial court of general jurisdiction.	Superior Court
Qanercetaarviim quyinrani Cuqcista; Superior Court-ami Cuqcista Definition: Person who rules on cases brought to court.	Superior Court Judge
Qanercetaarviit Quyinrat; Supreme Court-aq Definition: A group of judges that reviews the rulings of other courts.	Supreme Court
Qanercetaarviit Quyinratni Cuqcista; Supreme Court-ami Cuqcistet iliit; Supreme Court-ami Cuqcista Definition: One of a group of judges that reviews the rulings of other courts.	Supreme Court Judge
Akiliryarailnguq qanercuutem nampaa Definition: A phone number that can be called free of charge.	Toll Free (number)
Tiiviirngalnguq Cucuklircuun Definition: Ballot on a voting machine.	Touch Screen Ballot
naliatnun political party-t ilagausngallni qanruteksuumiinaku Definition: A publically unannounced political affiliation.	Undeclared
United States-aarmiu wall’u United States-aarmiungurtelleq Definition: A person born or naturalized in the U.S.	United States Citizen
Nunarpamta United States-aam Atanra; President-aaq Definition: Person who is the head of the country.	United States President
Alaska-mek kingunelek alerquuciurta United States Congress-aami Definition: Person who represents Alaska in the United States Congress. .	United States Representative
Alaska-mek kingunelek alerquuciurta United States Senate-aami Definition: Person who represents Alaska in the United States Senate.	United States Senator
"Nunarpamta U.S.-aam alerquutain tusnganrit; Definition: The U.S.’s system of fundamental principles according to which it is governed.	U.S. Constitution
United States-aam Atanran Tunglia; Vice President-aaq Definition: Person who serves under the President.	Vice-President
Cataitarkaulriit cucukliumaurallrat ayagcelluku-llu kalikivigkun Definition:	Vote Absentee by Mail
Cataitarkaulriit tungaunateng cucukliumaurallerkaat Definition:	Vote Absentee in Person
Cucuklia, cucuklilleq, cucukliryaraq Definition: To express or signify will or choice by casting a ballot.	Vote
Cucuklilleq yuvrirnarqellriakun cucuklircuutekun Definition: See ‘Questioned Ballot’, 'Questioned Voting'	Vote a Questioned Ballot
Cucuklituli Definition: A person who votes	Voter
Cucuklitulit ikayuit Definition: Help voters receive/get.	Voter Assistance
cucukliryugngalriim kalikartaa; cucukliryugngalriim ID-ra Definition: A card issued to a person who is eligible to vote in elections.	Voter Identification Card
Nallunritarkat cucuklitulinek Definition: Information regarding a voter’s or voters’ record(s).	Voter Information
Cucuklitulim nampaa; Cucuklitulim number-aara Definition: A number assigned to a person who votes.	Voter Number
Cucuklitulim cucukliryugngallra Definition: A circumstance or condition required by law for a person to exercise the right to vote.	Voter Qualifications
Cucuklitulimek nallunritarkat igausngalriit Definition: Information about a person who registered to vote.	Voter Record
Cucukliryaurcugluni imirilleq Definition: Signing up to be a voter.	Voter Registration
Cucukliryaurculriim imirarkaa Definition: Form or piece of paper you fill out to register as a voter.	Voter Registration Application
Cucukliryaurculriim imirillerkaan umllerkiuraa Definition: The date before and election that a person must be registered by in order to be able to vote.	Voter Registration Deadline
Cucukliryaraq Definition: The act of expressing or signifying will or choice by casting a ballot.	Voting
Cucuklilrianek ikayuqengyaraq Definition: Helping voters to vote.	Voting Assistance
Imirivik cucuklircuutmek Definition: Private place where you fill out the ballot.	Voting Booth
Cucuklircuun massiinaq Definition: A machine with which a voter votes.	Voting Machine
Cucuklirvigmi calista Definition: A person who gives voters a ballot.	Voting Official
nallunritesta Definition: To see or know by personal perception and presence.	Witness-1
tangvagtellra Witness-aaq/witness-aarluku Definition: To be present at (an occurrence) as a formal witness.	Witness-2
Igaucimallrunrilengraan cucuksugngakvut Definition: Person whose name is not printed on the ballot but voter’s can add the name to vote for him/her	Write-in Candidate