Ate
no Sioux word for goodbye
They followed the father.
The English translation of the Sioux word "hau" is "hello" or "hi."
The singular form of Sioux is "Sioux." It is both the singular and plural form of the word.
The English translation of the Sioux word "wakankiya" is "sacred."
There is no such word in any of the Sioux dialects, so it has no meaning.
Yes. His mother was Walks As She Thinks (an Oglala Sioux) and his father was Lone Man (Brule Sioux.)
Same thing, but just in a deeper voice, and said with feeling.
unsika
chaske
The Sioux word for cattail is "sápa." Cattails are significant in Sioux culture and are often used for various purposes, including crafting and traditional medicine. The terminology reflects the deep connection between the Sioux people and their natural environment.
This lexicon of Siouan words is intended to be an aid to learning the language of the Lakota Sioux.