How to Say “Have a Good Evening” in Lakota

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htayétu wašté
The Lakota phrase for "have a good evening" is htayétu wašté.
This phrase is used as a polite greeting to wish someone a pleasant evening as they are departing.

Did you know?

  • Lakota is a polysynthetic language, meaning it can combine multiple ideas into a single long word, though this specific greeting uses a separate adjective for clarity.
  • The word wašté does not just mean 'good' in terms of quality, but also carries a spiritual meaning of 'right' or 'harmonious' with the world.
  • The sounds in htayétu include glottal stops and aspirations that are completely absent in English, requiring the speaker to momentarily block airflow in the throat.

Examples in context

  • Htayétu wašté.
    Have a good evening.

Example conversation

Darrell and Rose are saying goodbye after dinner.

  1. Darrell

    Tókša, Rose. Htayétu wašté.
    Until next time, Rose. Have a good evening.
  2. Rose

    Tókša, Darrell. Htayétu wašté.
    Until next time, Darrell. Have a good evening.
  3. Darrell

    Wičhóšala tȟúŋka.
    See you tomorrow.
  4. Rose

    Háu, tókša.
    Yes, until then.
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