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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Alabama

We have included twenty basic words, enough to give you a feeling for each language. All the nouns are singular and all the verbs are 3rd person singular ("he or she sings") because many Native American languages don't have a separate infinitive ("to sing") the way English and French do.

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Alabama Word Set

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English (Français) Alabama
One (Un) Cháffàaka
Two (Deux) Tòklo
Three (Trois) Tótchìina
Four (Quatre) Óstàaka
Five (Cinq) Táłłàapi
Man (Homme) Naani
Woman (Femme) Tayyi
Dog (Chien) Ifa
Sun (Soleil) Hasi
Moon (Lune) Niłahasi
Water (Eau) Oki
White (Blanc) Hatka
Yellow (Jaune) Laana
Red (Rouge) Homma
Black (Noir) Locha
Eat (Manger) Ipa
See (Voir) Hicha
Hear (Entendre) Háalo
Sing (Chanter) Talwa
Leave (Partir) Nakaała or Faayahli

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