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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Heiltsuk (Bella Bella)

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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Heiltsuk Word Set

English (Français)	Heiltsuk
One (Un)	M'ən
Two (Deux)	Mał
Three (Trois)	Yuduk^w
Four (Quatre)	Muk^w
Five (Cinq)	Sk'auk^w
Man (Homme)	Wisəm
Woman (Femme)	Ğənəm
Dog (Chien)	W'ac'
Sun (Soleil)
Moon (Lune)	N'usi
Water (Eau)	W'apa
White (Blanc)	Muq^wa
Yellow (Jeune)	Tixa
Red (Rouge)	L'aq^wa
Black (Noir)	Dabənt or C'uła
Eat (Manger)	Həmsa
See (Voir)	Duq^wəla
Sing (Chanter)	Nəna
Leave (Partir)	Bua

Click here to see Heiltsuk vocabulary words compared to words in related Wakashan languages: Wakashan Indian Words

Additional Resources

   British Columbia nations
   Online Native American dictionary
   Native American names
   Wakashan languages

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