watȟogla
The English word 'wild' is translated into Lakota as watȟogla.
watȟogla is an adjective used to describe something that is not domesticated or tamed.
Meaning: not domesticated or tamed (adj)
Did you know?
- While English uses 'wild' for both animals and landscapes, Lakota terminology often distinguishes between the 'wildness' of a living thing and the 'wildness' of a place.
- The term watȟogla can carry a connotation of being 'free' or 'unrestrained', which can be a positive attribute in many traditional Lakota contexts.
- The pronunciation of the 'ȟ' in watȟogla requires a breathy, guttural sound similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch'.
Example conversation
Rose and Darrell are looking at animals in the woods.
- RoseWatȟogla wačhíya yaun.That wild cat is here.
- DarrellHéčha, watȟogla tȟóka.Yes, it is a wild one.
- RoseTȟuŋkya watȟogla waungle.Wild animals are scary.
- DarrellIya, let us go back.Yes, let us go back.
