How to Say “Beautiful” in Lakota

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waŋšté
The Lakota word for beautiful is waŋšté.
waŋšté is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is attractive.
Meaning: attractive (adj)

Did you know?

  • The Lakota language uses a complex system of nouns and verbs where an adjective like waŋšté may function as a verb meaning 'to be beautiful'.
  • The word 'beautiful' in Lakota culture is often inseparable from the concept of 'the good life', where beauty and goodness are two sides of the same coin.
  • While English uses 'beautiful' as a general descriptor, in Lakota, the way you express beauty can change depending on whether you are describing an action, a person, or a landscape.

Example conversation

Wayne and Joyce are looking at a garden.

  1. Wayne

    Waŋšté waunšila.
    The garden is beautiful.
  2. Joyce

    Héčha, waŋšté tȟókašni.
    Yes, the flowers are beautiful.
  3. Wayne

    Ničúšuŋ waŋšté.
    You are beautiful.
  4. Joyce

    Kȟéčú!
    Thank you!
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