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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Pawnee

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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Pawnee Word Set

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English (Français) Pawnee
One (Un) Ásku
Two (Deux) Pítku
Three (Trois) Táwit
Four (Quatre) Skítiks
Five (Cinq) Síhuks
Man (Homme) Piíta
Woman (Femme) Tsápaat
Dog (Chien) Asakis
Sun (Soleil) Sakuru
Moon (Lune) Páh
Water (Eau) Kiítsu'
White (Blanc) Taaka'
Yellow (Jaune) Rahkataar
Red (Rouge) Pahaat
Black (Noir) Kaatiit
See (Voir) Eerit
Sing (Chanter) Raruuku

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