How to Say “Good” in Lakota

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wašté
The Lakota word for good is wašté.
In Lakota, wašté is an adjective used to describe something that is pleasant or enjoyable.
Meaning: pleasant, enjoyable (adj)

Did you know?

  • The concept of 'good' in Lakota is deeply tied to the idea of being 'well' or 'healthy', reflecting a worldview where goodness is often inseparable from physical and spiritual wellness.
  • You can combine wašté with other words to create complex descriptors, a common feature of the polysynthetic nature of the Lakota language.
  • In Lakota culture, 'goodness' is often tied to the concept of generosity and bravery, meaning wašté can imply moral virtue rather than just sensory pleasure.

Example conversation

Joyce and Ronald are talking about a meal.

  1. Joyce

    Wašté čhaŋté wašté čhaŋté.
    This food is good.
  2. Ronald

    Háŋ wašté čhaŋté.
    Yes, it is good.
  3. Joyce

    Wašté tȟáŋka wašté.
    It is very pleasant.
  4. Ronald

    Wóuŋtka wašté.
    It is a good meal.
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