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Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Tutelo (Saponi)

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.

If you need to know a Tutelo word that is not currently on our page, you can take part in our Indian translations fundraiser, buy a Tutelo and Saponi dictionary, or visit our main Tutelo language site for more free resources.

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Tutelo Word Set

English (Français)	Tutelo (Saponi)
One (Un)	Nòons
Two (Deux)	Nomp
Three (Trois)	Lani
Four (Quatre)	Topa
Five (Cinq)	Kise
Man (Homme)	Wahtahka
Woman (Femme)	Mahei
Sun (Soleil)	Mi
Moon (Lune)	Minosa
Water (Eau)	Mani

Click here to see words in related Siouan languages: Siouan Indian Words

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