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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Klallam Words

Welcome to our Klallam vocabulary page! Klallam is a Salishan language, related to other languages like Lummi and Snohomish. We have included twenty basic Klallam words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. If you need to know a Klallam word that is not currently on our page, you can take part in our translation fundraiser or visit our main Klallam language site for more free resources.

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Klallam Word Set

English (Français)	Klallam words
One (Un)	Nəc'u'
Two (Deux)	Čəsə'
Three (Trois)	Łix^w
Four (Quatre)	Ŋús
Five (Cinq)	Łq'ášč
Man (Homme)	Swəy'qə
Woman (Femme)	Słáni
Sun (Soleil)	Sq^wq^wəy'
Moon (Lune)	Łqayč'
Water (Eau)	Q^wú

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

Additional Resources

   S'Klallam Tribe
   Klallam stories
   Washington Native American tribes
   Indian dictionary
   Pacific Northwest Coast art

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