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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Munsee

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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Munsee Word Set

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English (Français)	Munsee
One (Un)	Ngwut
Two (Deux)	Níisha
Three (Trois)	Nxáh
Four (Quatre)	Néewa
Five (Cinq)	Náalan
Man (Homme)	Lúnuw
Woman (Femme)	Oxkwéew
Dog (Chien)	Mwaakaneew
Sun (Soleil)	Kíishooxkw
Moon (Lune)	Niipáahum
Water (Eau)	Mbúy
White (Blanc)	Waapii
Yellow (Jaune)	Wiisaawii
Red (Rouge)	Maxkii
Black (Noir)	Nzukii
Eat (Manger)	Miitsuw
See (Voir)	Neeweew or Waapuw
Hear (Entendre)	Pundaweew
Sing (Chanter)	Naxkoohumeew
Leave (Partir)	Ngaleew or Alumsuw

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