How to Say “Star” in Lakota

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wičhȟáŋȟpi
The English word "star" is translated into Lakota as wičhȟáŋȟpi.
wičhȟáŋȟpi is used in an astronomical sense to refer to a luminous celestial body made of plasma.
Meaning: (astronomy) a luminous celestial body made of plasma (noun)

Did you know?

  • The Lakota word wičhȟáŋȟpi is essentially a compound describing the 'eyes of the night'.
  • Certain Lakota stories describe the wičhȟáŋȟpi as 'holes' in the curtain of the night through which the light of the Spirit World leaks.
  • The Lakota language distinguishes between the 'fixed' stars and the 'wandering' stars, which refers to the planets.

Example conversation

Joyce and Curtis are looking at the night sky.

  1. Joyce

    Wičhȟáŋȟpi tȟúŋka yaunšila, Curtis.
    Look at the star, Curtis.
  2. Curtis

    Hóu, wičhȟáŋȟpi wašté waunšila.
    Yes, that star is beautiful.
  3. Joyce

    Wičhȟáŋȟpi kti waunšila tȟókahe.
    Many stars are out tonight.
  4. Curtis

    Tȟókahe wašté.
    It is a good night.
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