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Choctaw
language
Halito,
Chim Achukma? - That
is Choctaw for "Hello, how are you?"
If
you think you might be interested in learning to speak Choctaw, be
sure to check out the online classes they have available.
There are two links below that will help you discover more
information about it.
http://www.choctawnation.com/
http://www.choctawnation.com/programs/Language/online_language_class.htm
In
the meantime, I have discovered some common words on the Choctaw
site so you can see if you would like to pursue it further.
Common Phrases
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Common
Phrases
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Choctaw
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English
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Halito
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Hello
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Chim achukma?
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Are you well?
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A,
chishnato?
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Yes, and you?
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A,
vm achukmah akinlih.
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Yes, I am well
too.
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Chi hohchifo
nanta?
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What is your
name?
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Sa hohchifo ut
...
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My name is ...
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Achukma hoke
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It is good, (or)
I am fine
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Yokoke
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Thank You
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Ant chukoa
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Come in
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Kucha
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Go out!
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Minti
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Come Here!
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Binili (Bininili)
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Sit Down
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Hikia
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Stand up
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Sa yoshoba
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I am lost
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Ak akostinincho
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I don't
understand</TD< tr>
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Akostininchi li
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I understand
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Salaha
hosh anumpoli
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Please speak
slowly
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Miha moma
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Please say again
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Chahta iskitini
anumpuli li
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I speak a little
Choctaw
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A
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Yes
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Keyu
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No
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Ohoyo
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Woman
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Yakoke,
(Thank
you)
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