Warren Edward

The English word “buffalo” is translated as tȟatȟáŋka in Lakota. This noun refers to a bovid of the Bubalina subtribe.

The Lakota word for daughter is čhuŋkší. čhuŋkší is a noun used to refer to a female offspring.

The Lakota word for snake is zuzéča. The term zuzéča is used to refer to a legless reptile.

The Lakota word for wolf is šuŋgmánitu tȟáŋka. šuŋgmánitu tȟáŋka is a noun used to refer to the animal wolf.

The Lakota word for “warrior” is akíčhita. akíčhita refers to a person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare.

The Lakota word for crazy is wignuni. wignuni is an adjective used to describe someone who is insane or demented.

The Lakota word for money is mázaskaŋ. mázaskaŋ is used to refer to currency.

The English phrase happy birthday is said in Lakota as anpetu tonpi owastecakel. This phrase is used to express good wishes to someone on their birthday.

Napépȟeča Nážiŋ Wiŋ is the Lakota way to say “stands with a fist” when referring to a person’s name.

The Lakota word for wife is thawiču. thawiču is a noun used to refer to a female partner in a marriage.