Lakota

The Lakota word for congratulations is hoȟ’úŋkečhíča. The term is used to express approbation.

The Lakota word for black is sápA. sápA is an adjective used to describe something that is black, specifically in the sense of absorbing all light.

In Lakota, the English phrase “chief” is translated as itȟáŋčhaŋ. The term refers to the head of an organization.

The Lakota word for turkey is waglekšuŋ. waglekšuŋ refers to the bird in the genus Meleagris.

The Lakota word for pink is šášaŋ. The term šášaŋ is an adjective used to describe a color that is positioned between red and white.

theȟíla is the Lakota phrase for “my love”. This phrase is used as a term of endearment when addressing someone whom you love.

The Lakota word for beautiful is waŋšté. waŋšté is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive.

The English phrase “beautiful woman” is translated into Lakota as wíŋyaŋ waŋ wašté.

The Lakota word for grandma is unci. unci is used to refer to a grandmother in an informal way.

The Lakota word for brave is wóhitika. The term wóhitika is an adjective used to describe someone who is strong in the face of fear.