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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Kwakiutl (Kwak'wala)

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.

You can find a broader selection of Kwakiutl words in our online picture glossaries. If you would like to know a word that is not included in any of these wordlists, you can take part in our American Indian translations fundraiser or visit our main Kwakiutl language site for more free resources.

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Kwakiutl Word Set

English (Français)	Kwakiutl
One (Un)	'nam
Two (Deux)	ma'ł
Three (Trois)	yudaxwa
Four (Quatre)	mu
Five (Cinq)	sak'a
Man (Homme)	bagwanam
Woman (Femme)	t'sadak or anam
Dog (Chien)	'wat'si
Sun (Soleil)	t'łisala
Moon (Lune)	'makwala
Water (Eau)	'wap

Click here to see Kwakiutl vocabulary words compared to words in related Wakashan languages: Wakashan Indian Words

Kwakiutl Picture Dictionaries

Here are some themed Kwakiutl word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!

Kwakiutl animal words

Additional Resources

   British Columbia First Nations
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   First Nations names
   West Coast Wakashan languages

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