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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Sikiana Words

Welcome to our Sikiana vocabulary page! Sikiana is a Cariban language, related to other languages like Saluma and Waiwai. We have included twenty basic Sikiana words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. If you need to know a Sikiana word that is not currently on our page, you can take part in our Indian words fundraiser or visit our main Sikiana language site for more free resources.

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Sikiana Word Set

English (Français) Sikiana words
One (Un) Winali
Two (Deux) Asaga
Three (Trois) Sorawau
Man (Homme) Soto
Eye (Oeil) Yenũru
Sun (Soleil) Sesi
Moon (Lune) Imho
Water (Eau) Tuna
Fire (Feu) Wihala

Click here to see Sikiana vocabulary words compared to words in related Cariban languages: Cariban Indian Words

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