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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Klamath-Modoc

We have included ten 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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Klamath-Modoc Word Set

English (Français)	Klamath
One (Un)	Ńaas
Two (Deux)	Laap
Three (Trois)	Ndan
Four (Quatre)	Woniip
Five (Cinq)	Ton'ip
Man (Homme)	Hiswaqs
Woman (Femme)	Sn'eweets
Dog (Chien)	Watc
Sun (Soleil)	S'aba
Moon (Lune)	S'aba
Water (Eau)	'Ambo

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