The Lakota Sioux language uses the term "winkte" to refer to individuals who may be considered homosexual or gender non-conforming. This term historically encompasses a broader concept of gender and sexual identity, acknowledging roles that may not conform to Western binary definitions. It's important to recognize that indigenous understandings of gender and sexuality can differ significantly from contemporary views.
no Sioux word for goodbye
There is no such word in Lakota.
Lakota Sioux word for "turtle".
This lexicon of Siouan words is intended to be an aid to learning the language of the Lakota Sioux.
"Want" is ci-chee.
what is my Lakota name;decedant of Lakota Sioux and proud of my heritage.
The Lakota word for "to be strong or powerful" is wash'aka (archaic sh'aka or sh'akecha).
Peace, in the sense of calmness or tranquillity is woablakela in the Lakota language. This would be different in other Sioux dialects.
The Lakota word for a hunter is wole wichasha or wakhuwa
The Lakota word meaning faith or belief is wowichala or wowachinyeye.
You say maLakota welo [I am Lakota, it's a fact].
Shunkah Iyahnkahpee is the word for Dog Runner in Lakota.