Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Nottoway
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 Nottoway words in our online picture glossaries.
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Nottoway Word Set
The Nottoway language has not been spoken in centuries, so these vocabulary words come from John Wood's 1820 vocabulary
and their original pronunciation is uncertain.
English (Français)
Nottoway
One (Un)
Unte
Two (Deux)
Dekanee
Three (Trois)
Arsa
Four (Quatre)
Hentag
Five (Cinq)
Whisk
Man (Homme)
Enihā
Woman (Femme)
Ekening
Dog (Chien)
Cheer
Sun (Soleil)
Aheeta
Moon (Lune)
Tethrāke
Water (Eau)
Auwa
White (Blanc)
Owheryakum
Red (Rouge)
Ganuntquare
Black (Noir)
Gehuntee
Eat (Manger)
Untchore
See (Voir)
Waskehee
Hear (Entendre)
Thrahurta
Click here to see these vocabulary words in related Iroquoian languages:Iroquoian Indian Words
Here are some themed Nottoway word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!
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