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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Tsimshian (Sm'algyax)

We have included ten 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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Tsimshian Word Set

English (Français)	Tsimshian
One (Un)	K'üül
Two (Deux)	Gu'pl
Three (Trois)	K'wili
Four (Quatre)	Txaalpx
Five (Cinq)	Kwstuns
Man (Homme)	Yuuta
Woman (Femme)	Hana'a
Sun (Soleil)	Gimgmdziws
Moon (Lune)	Gyemgmáatk
Water (Eau)	Aks

Click here to see Tsimshian vocabulary words compared to words in related Penutian languages: Penutian Indian Words

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