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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Koasati (Coushatta)

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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Koasati Word Set

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English (Français)	Koasati
One (Un)	Chaffá:kan
Two (Deux)	Tóklon
Three (Trois)	Toccí:nan
Four (Quatre)	Ostá:kan
Five (Cinq)	Cahappá:kan
Man (Homme)	Ná:ni
Woman (Femme)	Tayyí
Dog (Chien)	Ifá
Sun (Soleil)	Hasí
Moon (Lune)	Niłahasí
Water (Eau)	Okí
White (Blanc)	Hátka
Yellow (Jaune)	Lá:na
Red (Rouge)	Hómma
Black (Noir)	Locá
Eat (Manger)	Í:pan
See (Voir)	Hí:can
Hear (Entendre)	Įhá:lon
Sing (Chanter)	Tálwan
Leave (Partir)	Achalí:kan

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