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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Shoshone Words

Welcome to our Shoshone vocabulary page! Shoshone is a Uto-Aztecan language, related to other languages like Comanche and Panamint. We have included twenty basic Shoshone words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Shoshone Indian words in our online picture glossaries. If you'd like to know a word that is not in these wordlists, you can take part in our Indian translations fundraiser or visit our main Shoshone language site for more free resources.

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Shoshone Word Set

(Click here for Shoshone pronunciation guide)

English (Français)	Shoshone words
One (Un)	Semme'
Two (Deux)	Wahatehwe
Three (Trois)	Bahaitee'
Four (Quatre)	Watsewite
Five (Cinq)	Manegite
Man (Homme)	Dainah
Woman (Femme)	Wa'ipi
Dog (Chien)	Sadee'
Sun (Soleil)	Dabai
Moon (Lune)	Muh
Water (Eau)	Baa'
White (Blanc)	Dosabite
Yellow (Jaune)	Ohapite
Red (Rouge)	Aingabite
Black (Noir)	Duhubite
Mother (Mère)	Bia'
Father (Père)	Ape'
House (Maison)	Gahni
Corn (Maïs)	Ha'niibe

Click here to see Shoshone vocabulary words compared to words in related Uto-Aztecan languages: Uto-Aztecan Indian Words

Shoshone Picture Dictionaries

Here are some themed Shoshone word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!

Shoshone animal words

Shoshone body parts

Shoshone color words

Shoshone number words

Additional Resources

   Shoshones
   Colorado Indians
   Native legends
   Indian names for dogs
   Tribes of the Great Basin

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