How to Say “Sun” in Lakota

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aŋpétu-wí
The Lakota word for sun is aŋpétu-wí.
aŋpétu-wí refers to the star around which the Earth revolves.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)

Did you know?

  • In traditional Lakota cosmology, one does not merely look at the sun, but rather speaks to it as a respected relative or ancestor.
  • While 'aŋpétu' refers to the 'day', adding the '-wí' suffix transforms a measurement of time into a celestial being.
  • The term aŋpétu refers to both 'day' and 'the sun's journey'. To a Lakota speaker, the day is not just a duration of time but the movement of the sun itself.

Examples in context

  • Aŋpétu-wí wašté.
    The sun is good.

Example conversation

Curtis and Joyce are looking at the sky.

  1. Curtis

    Aŋpétu-wí wačhíyapi.
    The sun is coming out.
  2. Joyce

    Héčha, tȟókašni.
    Yes, it is hot.
  3. Curtis

    Aŋpétu-wí hiyáka.
    The sun is high.
  4. Joyce

    Wíčhaŋtka yažúŋya.
    The daylight is bright.
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