Cheyenne
/t͡ʃeʝenne/from spelling rules
The English phrase "cheyenne" is translated into Spanish as Cheyenne.
Cheyenne is used as the name for the Cheyenne language.
Meaning: language (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃeʝenne/
Did you know?
- While Cheyenne is the standard name, Spanish descriptions of the language often categorize it as aislado, meaning it is a language isolate with no known relatives.
- Spanish speakers may use the word lengua instead of idioma when referring to Cheyenne, as lengua often implies a native or ancestral tongue.
- In Spanish, names of ethnic groups and languages like Cheyenne are treated as proper nouns and are not translated or changed in spelling, even if the English pronunciation differs.
Examples in context
- Hola, me llamo Cheyenne. Encantado/a de conocerle.Hello, my name is Cheyenne. Pleased to meet you.
- El Cheyenne es una lengua nativa.Cheyenne is a native language.
- Me interesa aprender un poco de Cheyenne.I am interested in learning a little Cheyenne.
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are discussing their interests in linguistics.
- LucíaJavier, ¿conoces el idioma Cheyenne?Javier, do you know the Cheyenne language?
- JavierNo, pero me interesa el Cheyenne.No, but I am interested in Cheyenne.
- LucíaEs una lengua muy fascinante.It is a very fascinating language.
- JavierQuizás podamos estudiar juntos.Maybe we can study together.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
