Lakota Phrases & Words

For those interested in the Lakota language. Will update frequently.

Tohanl taku washakela wachin hatan, Wal-Mart ekta ble

When I want to buy something cheap, I go to Wal-Mart

Posted April 26, 2011 at 2:03 am 6 notes

Mita omasa phela ki snayela ho/he

My cell phone is ringing

Posted April 26, 2011 at 1:49 am 3 notes

Magaju ki kitanla akisni

The rain calmed down just a bit

Posted April 26, 2011 at 1:45 am 3 notes

Tahanl Wacinyanke

It was great seeing you

(remember that all C’s in the lakota language are always pronounced Ch)

Posted April 26, 2011 at 1:40 am 4 notes

Sorry for the long delay

I was sick with the flu for a week. Now feeling 80% better :P

I’ll post some phrases today

Posted April 25, 2011 at 5:28 pm

Pronunciation

I understand how difficult it is to pronounce some words, so to help I’m planning to post audio in the future.

I know there are some lessons on YouTube already. I’ll try my best to make my own original recordings just for y’all B)

Posted April 14, 2011 at 1:46 am

Tuktel takal ki un ho/he?

Where is the restroom?

Posted April 14, 2011 at 12:09 am 1 notes

Blugo ahble, wana mishtime wachin

I’m getting tired, I want to sleep

Posted April 14, 2011 at 12:08 am

[Flash 9 is required to listen to audio.] Oglala Lakota
Bill Center
Olglala Lakota

Bill Center - Oglala Lakota :)

For your entertainment

Posted April 13, 2011 at 11:48 pm 1 notes

The Berenstein Bears in Lakota. 

Very intriguing!

Posted April 13, 2011 at 11:37 pm 7 notes