Vocabulary Words in Native American Languages: Wampanoag
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.
You can find a broader selection of Wampanoag words in our online picture glossaries.
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Wampanoag Word Set
The Wampanoag language has no native speakers today, so these vocabulary words come from 18th- and 19th-century sources
and their pronunciation is uncertain.
English (Français)
Wampanoag
One (Un)
Aquit
Two (Deux)
Nees
Three (Trois)
Nis
Four (Quatre)
Yoaw
Five (Cinq)
Abbona
Dog (Chien)
Aunum
Sun (Soleil)
Cone
Moon (Lune)
Appause
Water (Eau)
Nippe
White (Blanc)
Wompey
Red (Rouge)
Squi
Click here to see these vocabulary words in related Algonquian languages:Algonquian Indian Words
Here are some themed Wampanoag word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!
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