Choctaw is a Muskogean language of the American Southeast.
It is very closely related to Chickasaw and many linguists consider
the two dialects of a single language. There are around 10,000 speakers of Choctaw today (and another 1000 Chickasaw speakers), most in
Oklahoma, where the Choctaw tribe was forcibly relocated in the 1800's.
Like other Muskogean languages, Choctaw is a language with morphologically complex verbs and SOV word order.
Choctaw Vocabulary:
List of vocabulary words in Choctaw, with comparison to words in other Muskogean languages.
Choctaw Pronunciation Guide:
How to pronounce Choctaw words.
Choctaw Animal Words:
Illustrated glossary of animal words in the Choctaw language.
Choctaw Body Parts:
Online and printable worksheets showing parts of the body in the Choctaw language.
Choctaw Colors:
Worksheet showing color words in the Choctaw language.
Choctaw Numbers:
Worksheet showing how to count in Choctaw.
Choctaw Language Community and Resources
Choctaw Language Department:
Homepage of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma's language program, including online and community classes.
Learning the Choctaw Language:
Language retention program of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Choctaw Language Lessons and Linguistic Descriptions
Choctaw Indian Names:
Article on Choctaw name traditions, with translations and explanations of historical Choctaw names.
Names from the Choctaw Language:
Examples of traditional Choctaw names and modern baby names inspired by the Choctaw language.
Native American Dog Names:
Our new fundraiser suggesting Choctaw and other American Indian names for dogs and other pets.
Choctaw Dictionaries, Audio Tapes and Language Resources
American Indian peoples
Choctaw Vocabulary:
Contacts and FAQ page
