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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Oaxacan Chontal

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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Oaxacan Chontal Word Set

English (Français)	Highland Chontal
One (Un)	Anuli
Two (Deux)	Oguéh
Three (Trois)	Afanéh
Four (Quatre)	Amalbu
Five (Cinq)	Amagueh
Man (Homme)	Galxáns
Woman (Femme)	Łagahno
Dog (Chien)	Galtsiqui
Sun (Soleil)	Galhora
Moon (Lune)	Galmuł'a
Water (Eau)	Lajah
White (Blanc)	Galfujga
Yellow (Jaune)	Abohó
Red (Rouge)	Unxalí
Black (Noir)	Umi

Click here to see Oaxacan Chontal vocabulary words compared to words in related Hokan languages: Hokan Indian Words

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