Lakota

The Lakota word for sweetheart is Theȟíla.

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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 brother is čhunkhánški. čhunkhánški is a noun used to refer to a male sibling.

The Lakota word for lightning is wakíŋyaŋ. The term wakíŋyaŋ refers to the discharge of lightning. It is also understood to mean ‘thunder-being’.

The Lakota word for ghost is wanáǧi. The term refers to a spirit that appears after a person has died.

The English word purple is šátȟo in Lakota. Purple can be used as a noun to refer to the colour, or as an adjective to describe something that is purple.

The English phrase “little brother” is translated into Lakota as misúŋ. misúŋ refers to a male sibling who is younger than the person speaking.

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 medicine is phežúta. phežúta refers to a substance that promotes healing.