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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Makah

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 Makah 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 words fundraiser or visit our main Makah language site for more free resources.

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Makah Word Set

English (Français)	Makah
One (Un)	'Cakwa∙'ak
Two (Deux)	Atł
Three (Trois)	Wi∙
Four (Quatre)	Bu∙
Five (Cinq)	Šu'č
Man (Homme)	Ła∙uk
Woman (Femme)	Xad'ak
Sun (Soleil)	Daka∙
Water (Eau)	Ča'ak
White (Blanc)	'Tłisuk
Yellow (Jeune)	Xusboxuk
Red (Rouge)	'Tłiuk
Black (Noir)	Tupkuk

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

Makah Picture Dictionaries

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

Makah animal words

Additional Resources

   Washington Indian languages
   Native American books
   Native American names
   Wakashan tribes

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