How do you say good by in the cheyenne language of doctor Quinn medicine woman?

Answer 1

Dr Quinn is fictional and you can expect very little linguistic accuracy (just as the costumes and other details of the natives portrayed in the series are very far from accurate). One of the most glaring errors is the depiction of Cheyenne with eyebrows - in the 19th century all facial hair was always removed by both sexes, including eyebrows. Modern native actors and actresses have forgotten the traditions of their ancestors.

The Cheyenne did not say "goodbye"; a visitor would say na-ase - I am leaving; the hosts would say e-pava'e tsexe-ho'ehneto - it's good you came. The visitor might reply ne-sta-va-hose-voomatse - I will see you again.

The links take you to images of the modern "Cheyenne" actor and a genuine historical Cheyenne (spot the difference . . . ):