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Native American Vocabulary: Arawak Words (Lokono)

Welcome to our Arawak vocabulary page! Arawak, also known as Lokono, is an Arawakan language, related to other languages like Guajiro and Piapoco. We have included twenty basic Arawak words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Arawak Indian words in our online picture glossaries. If you'd like to know an Arawak word that is not in these wordlists, you can take part in our translation of Native American languages fundraiser or visit our main Arawak language site for more free resources.

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Arawak Word Set

(Click here for Arawak pronunciation guide)

English (Français)	Eastern Arawak words (French Guiana)	Western Arawak words (Guyana)
One (Un)	Ábą	Aba
Two (Deux)	Bian	Biama
Three (Trois)	Kabun	Kabyn
Four (Quatre)	Biti	Bithi
Man (Homme)	Wadili	Wadili
Woman (Femme)	Hiaro	Hiaro
Dog (Chien)	Péero (from Spanish)	Péero (from Spanish)
Sun (Soleil)	Hadali	Hadali
Moon (Lune)	Kati	Kathi
Water (Eau)	Uini	Vuniabu

Click here to see Arawak vocabulary words compared to words in related Arawakan languages: Arawakan Indian Words

Arawak Picture Dictionaries

Here are some themed Arawak word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!

Arawak animal words

Arawak color words

Arawak number words

Additional Resources

   The Arawak Language of Guiana (Amazon affiliate link)
   Arawak Indians
   Languages in Suriname
   Arawak traditions

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