Colin Robert

The Lakota word for love is theȟíȟila. theȟíȟila is a noun used to express the concept of strong affection.

The phrase “all my relations” in Lakota is Mitákuye Oyásʼiŋ.

In Lakota, the English phrase ‘ears’ is translated as naȟtégla. The term refers to the organs on the sides of the head used for hearing.

The Lakota word for grey is ȟóta. ȟóta is used to describe the color that is a mix of black and white.

The Lakota word for turtle is kȟéya. kȟéya is a noun used to refer to a turtle, which is a land or marine reptile characterized by having a shell.

The Lakota word for home is thiówahe. thiówahe is a noun used to refer to a house or a structure in which someone lives, such as a dwelling or abode.

The Lakota word for baby is hokśíla. hokśíla refers to a very young human being.

The Lakota word for eagle is waŋblí. waŋblí is a noun used to refer to any of the large carnivorous birds within the family Accipitridae.

The Lakota word for big is tháŋka. tháŋka is used to describe something that is of a great size.

Waníkiya tȟuŋpí aŋpétu wašté is the Lakota way to say merry christmas. This phrase is used to express good wishes during the Christmas season.