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Welcome to our Yurok vocabulary page! Yurok is an Algic language, related to other languages like Wiyot and Algonquian. We have included twenty basic Yurok words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Yurok 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 American Indian words fundraiser or visit our main Yurok language site for more free resources.
English (Français) | Yurok words |
One (Un) | Kolin |
Two (Deux) | Ni'iy |
Three (Trois) | Nahksey |
Four (Quatre) | Cho'oney |
Five (Cinq) | Meruh |
Man (Homme) | Pegrk |
Woman (Femme) | Wenchokws |
Dog (Chien) | Megokw or Ch'ish |
Sun (Soleil) | Wonewsleg |
Moon (Lune) | Wonewsleg |
Water (Eau) | Pa'ah |
White (Blanc) | Munchey |
Yellow (Jaune) | Taanep |
Red (Rouge) | Pekoyoh |
Black (Noir) | Wishew |
Eat (Manger) | 'E'gah |
See (Voir) | New |
Hear (Entendre) | Ko'm |
Sing (Chanter) | Nrrmry |
Leave (Partir) | Knekwom |
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