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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Columbia-Wenatchi Words

Welcome to our Columbia-Wenatchi vocabulary page! Columbia and Wenatchi are two dialects of a Salishan language, related to other languages like Flathead and Coeur Dalene. We have included twenty basic Columbia and Wenatchi words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. If you need to know a Salish word that is not currently on our page, you can take part in our Indian language translation services fundraiser or visit our main Columbia-Wenatchi site for more free resources.

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Columbia-Wenatchi Word Set

English (Français)	Sinkiuse words	Wenatchi words
One (Un)	Naks	Naks
Two (Deux)	Tuka'us	Tko'is
Three (Trois)	Kałas	Tkałas
Four (Quatre)	Mošus	Musus
Five (Cinq)	Čilikst	Tsilikst
Man (Homme)	Skaltumiox	Skaltumiax
Woman (Femme)	Šimmu'am	Sma'am
Sun (Soleil)	Košum	Kosum
Moon (Lune)	Šoka'um	Suka'am
Water (Eau)	Šawoliq	Sa'ułq

Click here to see Columbian vocabulary words compared to words in related Salishan languages: Salishan Indian Words

Additional Resources

   Columbian tribe
   Salish mythology
   Native American dictionary
   Washington State Native American tribes

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