naȟtégla
In Lakota, the English phrase 'ears' is translated as naȟtégla.
The term refers to the organs on the sides of the head used for hearing.
Did you know?
- In Lakota, many anatomical terms are constructed using verbs that describe what that specific body part does.
- The sound ȟ in naȟtégla is a voiceless velar fricative, a sound produced in the back of the throat that does not exist in standard English.
- The sound ȟ in naȟtégla is produced deep in the throat, similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch'.
Example conversation
Ronald and Joyce are talking about a pet dog.
- RonaldNaȟtégla tȟáŋka hena.He has very big ears.
- JoyceHé, waštéčhuŋ šunka.Yes, he is a good dog.
- RonaldNaȟtégla waštéčhuŋ tȟúŋka.His ears are very soft.
- JoyceHé, naȟtégla waštéčhuŋ.Yes, those are nice ears.
