Witkotkoke
(pronounced wit-coat'-koh-keh) is the Lakota word used for crazy.
What does Hoka mean in Native American?
1. Hoka –
a member of a North American Indian people
speaking one of the Hokan languages. Hokan. American Indian, Indian, Red Indian – a member of the race of people living in America when Europeans arrived. Achomawi – a member of the Achomawi community of northeastern California.
What are some Native American Indian words?
- Avocado (from the Nahuatl word ahuácatl)
- Barbecue (from the Taino word barbacoa)
- Chocolate (from the Nahuatl word chocolatl)
- Chipmunk (from the Algonquian word chitmunk)
Is Wasicu derogatory?
It's a
derogatory Lakota word for white person
. I generally don't like using it myself. I like to save “wasicu” for only the most disgusting, deranged, demented white men. For example, Donald Trump is an archetypal wasicu.
What does Wasichu mean in Lakota?
Wašíču is the Lakota and Dakota word for
people of Western European descent
. It expresses the indigenous population's perception of the non-natives' relationship with the land and the indigenous population. Typically it refers to white people but does not specifically mention skin color or race.
What does Hoka stand for?
The shoes are named after the Māori language phrase loosely meaning “
fly over the earth”
. The shoes were initially embraced by ultramarathon runners due to their enhanced cushion and inherent stability; however, they quickly gained popularity among other runners for offering maximum cushion and minimal weight.
What's the meaning of Hoka Hey?
Hoka Hey was
Crazy Horse's battle cry at Little Big Horn when his Sioux Lakota Indian tribe defeated General Custer
. To the Indians, it meant this is a great day to die. They were ready to die for their family to preserve their way of life.
What is the Cherokee word for love?
#DYK: In Cherokee, our word for “love” is
adageyudi
(Syllabary: ᎠᏓᎨᏳᏗ). The translation is similar to being stingy with someone.
What is the Native American word for black?
| Name Tribe or Language Meaning | Skah Sioux White | Suki Algonquin Black | Sesi Inuit Snow | Fala Choctaw Crow |
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What Indian words are used in English?
Atoll
, avatar, bandana, bangle, bhelpuri, blighty, bungalow, calico, cashmere, catamaran, cheetah, cheroot, chintz, chit, choky, churidar, chutney, coir, cot, cowrie, cummerbund, cushy, curry, dal, dinghy, dharma, doolally, dungarees, godown, gymkhana, gunny, guru, jodhpurs, jungle, jute, karma, kedgeree, khaki, …
What is the Native American word for spirit?
Manitou
(/ˈmænɪtuː/), akin to the Iroquois orenda, is the spiritual and fundamental life force among Algonquian groups in the Native American theology. It is omnipresent and manifests everywhere: organisms, the environment, events, etc. Aashaa monetoo means “good spirit”, while otshee monetoo means “bad spirit”.
What is the Cherokee word for white?
| ENGLISH TSALAGI (CHEROKEE) Phonetic Pronunciation | White Unega Oo-nay-gah | Black Agvnige Ah-guh-nee-gay | Blue Sakonige Sah-koh-nee-gay | Yellow Dalonige Dah-lo-nee-gay |
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How do you say woman in Lakota?
| English (Français) Lakota Sioux words | Four (Quatre) Tópa | Five (Cinq) Záptan | Man (Homme) Wica | Woman (Femme) Winyan |
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What does Aho mean in Lakota?
In Lakota it means “
hello
” in Kiowa it means “thank you,” and in Cherokee it is used at the end of a prayer similar to the use of “amen,” often accompanied by “Mitakuye Oyasin.”
How does a Native American say hello?
The generic TV-Indian greeting “How”–and the Y-Indian Princess greeting “How How”–are Americanized versions of the Lakota/Dakota Sioux word
“Hau
,” which means “hello.” This greeting is still used by Sioux people today.
How do you say yes in Lakota?
Key kta yo/yea
!
