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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Quechan (Yuma)

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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Quechan Word Set

English (Français)	Quechan
One (Un)	Arsentik
Two (Deux)	Xavik
Three (Trois)	Xamok
Four (Quatre)	Chumpop
Five (Cinq)	Sarrap
Man (Homme)	Apa
Woman (Femme)	Sinya'ak
Sun (Soleil)	Inya
Moon (Lune)	Hula
Water (Eau)	Aha
White (Blanc)	Hamalk
Yellow (Jaune)	Aqisk
Red (Rouge)	Ahwitk
Black (Noir)	Nilk

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

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