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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Kato (Cahto)

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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Kato Word Set

English (Français)	Kato
One (Un)	Lhaa'haa'
Two (Deux)	Naakaa'
Three (Trois)	Taak'
Four (Quatre)	Naakaa'naakaa'
Five (Cinq)	Laa'saanii
Man (Homme)	Din
Woman (Femme)	Tc'eek
Dog (Chien)	Naalhghii
Sun (Soleil)	Shaa
Moon (Lune)	Naaghai
Water (Eau)	Too
White (Blanc)	Lhgai
Yellow (Jaune)	Lhtciik
Red (Rouge)	Lhtciik
Black (Noir)	Lhshin
Eat (Manger)	Ch'oyaan
See (Voir)	Isaan
Hear (Entendre)	Ts'eegh
Sing (Chanter)	Lee'

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