How to Say “Eagle” in Lakota

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waŋblí
The Lakota word for eagle is waŋblí.
waŋblí is a noun used to refer to any of the large carnivorous birds within the family Accipitridae.
Meaning: any of several large carnivorous birds in the family Accipitridae (noun)

Did you know?

  • In many Indigenous North American cultures, including the Lakota, the eagle is not just a bird but a sacred messenger that carries prayers directly to the Creator.
  • The word waŋblí is often used in Lakota names to bestow a quality of vision, strength or spiritual connection on a person.
  • Due to the sacred status of the waŋblí, there are strict legal and cultural protocols regarding the possession of its feathers in the United States.

Examples in context

  • Waŋblí tȟáŋka.
    The eagle is big.

Example conversation

Curtis and Joyce are looking at the sky during a hike.

  1. Curtis

    Waŋblí waŋblíya!
    I see an eagle!
  2. Joyce

    Hóčha, waŋblí waŋblíya.
    Yes, I see an eagle too.
  3. Curtis

    Waŋblí waunǧya.
    The eagle is very large.
  4. Joyce

    Waŋblí tȟókaheya.
    The eagle is flying high.
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