Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Kankuamo
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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Kankuamo Word Set
English (Français)
Kankuamo
One (Un)
Ijcua
Two (Deux)
Móga
Three (Trois)
Mewa
Four (Quatre)
Makéwa
Five (Cinq)
Achiwa
Sun (Soleil)
Kokobuyo
Wind (Vent)
Bunite
Water (Eau)
Ditá
Fire (Feu)
Guié
Stone (Pierre)
Aguína
House (Maison)
Huráca
Fish (Poisson)
Guácu
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