The Seneca language, like many native American languages, uses verb forms more often than simple adjectives. Instead of "big" you say "it is big" - gowanâh. This also means great or important, as in nadi gowanâs = the great ones (chiefs).
This is clearly closely connected to the equivalent Cayuga word for "it is big" - gowanęh
The Seneca term for "always" or "for ever" is dyut gont'. This is clearly closely related to the equivalent Cayuga word gyotgǫt.
Joseph A. Francello has written: 'The Seneca world of Ga-no-say-yeh (Peter Crouse, white captive)' -- subject(s): Biography, History, Indian captivities, Seneca Indians 'The Seneca world of Ga-No-Say-Yeh' -- subject(s): Biography, History, Indian captivities, Seneca Indians
In the Seneca language, you can say "Nya:wëh" to wish someone a happy birthday. This expression conveys good wishes and is part of the Seneca cultural tradition. If you want to be more specific, you can say "Nya:wëh sgo:nyo," which translates to "Happy Birthday."
"Indian" is not a language.
gano : on : gwa phonetically -- gah noh ohn gwah
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There is no such language as "Indian."
There are about 450 Languages spoken in India and about 700 different Native American languages. But there is no such language as "Indian".
You may be noticing a theme to these answers: there is no language called "Indian". Name an actual language.
In Seneca, you can say "gweh."
What is the Apache Indian translation for greetings?
There is no word for Goodbye only "I'll see you again" which is Ehsgo:ge' ae'