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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Nuuchahnulth (Nootka) Words

Welcome to our Nootka vocabulary page! Nootka, also known as Nuu-Chah-Nulth, is a Wakashan language, related to other languages like Makah and Kwak'wala. We have included twenty basic Nootka words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Nuu-chah-nulth 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 Indian translations fundraiser or visit our main Nuuchahnulth language site for more free resources.

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Nuuchahnulth Word Set

English (Français)	Nuuchahnulth words
One (Un)	c'awa'
Two (Deux)	'ała
Three (Trois)	qacc'a
Four (Quatre)	muu
Five (Cinq)	suč'a
Man (Homme)	quu'as or čakup
Woman (Femme)	łuuc
Dog (Chien)	`iniił
Sun (Soleil)	ł'uup'in
Moon (Lune)	hupał
Water (Eau)	č'a'ak
White (Blanc)	łisuk
Yellow (Jeune)	xicp'iqak
Red (Rouge)	ł'ix^w
Black (Noir)	tupkuk
Eat (Manger)	haw'a
See (Voir)	n'ač
Sing (Chanter)	nuu
Leave (Partir)	wah

Click here to see Nuuchahnulth words compared to words in related Wakashan languages: Wakashan Indian Words

Nuuchahnulth Picture Dictionaries

Here are some themed Nuuchahnulth word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!

Nuuchahnulth animal words

Additional Resources

   Nootka tribe
   British Columbia language
   Nootka mythology
   Native baby names
   Pacific Northwest Native American

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