šášaŋ
The Lakota word for pink is šášaŋ.
The term šášaŋ is an adjective used to describe a color that is positioned between red and white.
Meaning: colored/coloured between red and white (adj)
Did you know?
- In the Lakota worldview, colors are frequently linked to the four cardinal directions, which can change how a color term like šášaŋ is used in ceremonial contexts.
- When using color terms in Lakota, the way a color is perceived can change depending on whether it is seen as a pure essence or a mixture of other qualities.
- Because Lakota color perception often relies on the relationship between primary essences, the 'pinkness' of an object might be described by how much it leans toward 'redness' or 'whiteness'.
Examples in context
- Šášaŋ blóhawitȟa tȟáŋka.The pink flower is big.
Example conversation
Joyce and Ronald are looking at some fabric.
- JoyceŠášaŋ waúŋya hiyáčha.The pink dress is here.
- RonaldTȟáŋka he šášaŋ?Is it very pink?
- JoyceHé, šášaŋ waúŋya.Yes, it is a pink dress.
- RonaldWíčačha he.It is beautiful.
