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Welcome to our Chinook vocabulary page! Chinook is a Chinookan language, related to other languages like Kathlamet and Wasco. We have included twenty basic Chinook words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. If you need to know a Chinook word that is not currently on our page, you can take part in our Indian translations fundraiser or visit our main Chinook language site for more free resources.
English (Français) | Chinook words |
One (Un) | Ixt |
Two (Deux) | Môkst |
Three (Trois) | Łun |
Four (Quatre) | Lakt |
Five (Cinq) | Kwanm |
Man (Homme) | Łkwalipx |
Woman (Femme) | Ła'akil |
Sun (Soleil) | O'ołax |
Moon (Lune) | Okłumin |
Water (Eau) | Łtsuq |
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