lúta
lúta is the Lakota word for the color red.
The word lúta is used to refer to the color red as a noun.
Meaning: colour (noun)
Did you know?
- In Lakota culture, lúta often symbolizes life, war and the direction of the east where the sun rises.
- Red ochre, called lúta, was traditionally used by Lakota people to paint their faces and bodies for protection and ceremony.
- In Lakota, the word lúta can also be used to describe the color of a person's skin if they are flushed or sunburned.
Example conversation
Winona and Curtis are looking at a painting.
- WinonaLúta kȟáŋčha lúta.The red is very red.
- CurtisHéčha, lúta wašté.Yes, it is a beautiful red.
- WinonaLúta tȟókaheya yauníyapi.It looks like a red blanket.
- CurtisLúta wašté tȟéčha.The red is bright.
