Lakota

The English phrase “wind in his hair” is translated into Lakota as Pȟehíŋ Otȟáte.

The Lakota word for “hi” is háu. háu is a common way to say “hi” among friends, family and peers.

The Lakota word for strength is wowasake. wowasake is a noun used to describe the quality of being strong.

The Lakota word for the English adjective “sage” is pȟeží ȟóta. This phrase is used to describe someone or something as being wise.

The name of the famous Hunkpapa Lakota leader and holy man, Sitting Bull, is translated into Lakota as Tȟatȟáŋka Íyotake.

The Lakota word for cow is ptégléška. ptégléška is used to refer to an adult female of the species Bos taurus.

The English phrase “little sister” is translated to Lakota as čhuŋkši.

The English phrase “my name is” is expressed in Lakota as … emáčiyapi. This phrase is used to identify oneself.

The English phrase “I miss you” is expressed in Lakota as Čhantečhičhe. Čhantečhičhe is used to express the feeling of missing someone.

The English word ‘sister’ is translated into Lakota as thiblo. thiblo is a noun used to refer to a woman or girl having the same parents.