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Choctaw

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Choctaw
pisa
verb
This is a verb used for looking at something, examining it, or finding something.

“Ofiː pisa.”

Look at the dog.

Also means
  1. To look, to look at.
  2. To study, to examine.
  3. To find, to detect, to locate.
  4. To look

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
pisachi
verb
To show something to someone or to cause them to see it.

“Holisso pisachi.”

Show the book.

Also means
  1. To show to
  2. to exhibit
  3. to cause to see.
  4. to show

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
apisa
noun
An object that reflects your image, known as a mirror.

“Apisa yammi kat holitopa.”

That mirror is expensive.

Also means
  1. A mirror.
  2. mirror

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
itibapisa
noun
Someone who studies in the same class as another person.

“Itibapisa pishno hatak tok.”

My classmate was that person.

Also means
  1. classmate

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
holisso pisa
noun
A person who is engaged in learning, typically at a school.

“Holisso pisa yut okla aiont holisso.”

The students are reading there.

Also means
  1. student
  2. learner

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
il-Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix used to indicate that the subject of the action is 'we'.

“Il-pisa.”

We see it.

Also means
  1. the subject of an active transitive verb
  2. the subject of an intransitive active verb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
attaAppears in an example
verb
To reside or exist in a certain place. This refers to where a person makes their home.

“Himak nittak ya ohoyo pisa illa atta.”

Today, I live to see the woman.

Also means
  1. to live

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
čitoAppears in an example
noun
This is an alternative spelling of the word for large or big. It is used to describe the size of an object or person.

“Hattak čito pisa.”

See the big man.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of chito
  2. big

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
has-Appears in an example
prefix
A prefix used to show that the subject of an action is 'you' or 'ye'.

“Has-pisa”

You (plural) see.

Also means
  1. the subject of an active transitive verb
  2. the subject of an intransitive active verb
  3. the subject of a negative imperative verb
  4. the subject of a negative imperative verb Hosakopōlih! → Hassakopōlinna! Bite me! → Don't bite me!
  5. you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
vllaAppears in an example
noun
This refers to a young human being who is a child. It is an alternative spelling of the standard term for child.

“Vlla hopaki yvt pisa hoke.”

The child is looking from afar.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of alla (“child”)
  2. child

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
bʋnnaAppears in an example
verb
To require something or to be in a state of needing help or resources.

“Pisa bʋnna.”

I need to see it.

Also means
  1. To need
  2. to need something.
  3. To be in need.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
hobakAppears in an example
noun
A person who has been castrated or, figuratively, someone considered cowardly.

“Hobak anokaka pisa.”

I saw the coward.

Also means
  1. eunuch (a castrated person or animal)
  2. coward
  3. eunuch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
hushiAppears in an example
noun
A general term referring to any type of bird in the avian category.

“Hushi pisa.”

Look at the bird.

Also means
  1. bird (Aves)
  2. bird

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
issap[ɪs.sə́p]Appears in an example
noun
A small parasitic insect.

“Issap ish-pisa hokato.”

You should check for lice.

Also means
  1. louse, lice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
mi̠sa[mĩːsá]Appears in an example
noun
A mark on the skin or a pattern like a stripe.

“Mi̠sa yvt pisa.”

The scar is visible.

Also means
  1. scar
  2. stripe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
ohōyo[ohoːjó]Appears in an example
noun
This word is used to refer to a female person, either as a woman or as a wife.

“Ohōyo nana pisa.”

The woman is looking at something.

Also means
  1. woman
  2. wife

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
o̱ssiAppears in an example
noun
A large, powerful bird of prey known for its keen vision and flight.

“O̱ssi vtta hohcha pisa.”

I saw the eagle flying.

Also means
  1. eagle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
sakliAppears in an example
noun
A type of freshwater fish that is commonly known as a trout.

“Sakli pisa liah.”

I see a trout.

Also means
  1. trout

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
chanalAppears in an example
noun
Refers to something that is broad or widespread in nature.

“Chanal okhissa pisa.”

He looks at the general opening.

Also means
  1. general

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
chukfiAppears in an example
noun
This word is used for a rabbit, a small animal with long ears. Historically, it can also refer to a sheep.

“Chukfi yvt oka pisa.”

The rabbit is looking at the water.

Also means
  1. rabbit
  2. sheep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
ChulaiAppears in an example
name
This is the name for the month of July in Choctaw.

“Chulai nittak hushi pisa.”

Look at the month of July.

Also means
  1. July

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
issoba[ɪs.sʊ́ba(ʔ)]Appears in an example
noun
A large domesticated animal often used for riding or pulling loads.

“Issoba tuklo pisa.”

He sees two horses.

Also means
  1. horse

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
tilikoAppears in an example
noun
A type of grain used to make flour for bread.

“Tiliko pisa.”

Look at the wheat.

Also means
  1. wheat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
achvffaAppears in an example
num
The number representing a single unit.

“Achvffa hosh holisso pisa.”

One person is reading a book.

Also means
  1. one

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
Chihōwa[tʃihoːwá(h)]Appears in an example
name
The name used for the Creator or the Supreme Being.

“Chihōwa kvt nana pisa”

God sees everything.

Also means
  1. God

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
himmitaAppears in an example
noun
A plant part that produces seeds and often has colorful petals.

“Himmita sipokni ho pisa.”

I see the old flower.

Also means
  1. flower

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
hochitoAppears in an example
noun
This is the plural form of the word for big or large. It is used when describing multiple items that are large in size.

“Nipi hochito pisa.”

Look at the big pieces of meat.

Also means
  1. plural of chito
  2. big ones

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
ikkishi[ɪk.kɪʃí(ʔ)]Appears in an example
noun
The front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen.

“Ikkishi okla pisa.”

They see the chest.

Also means
  1. chest, thorax, breast
  2. chest

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
mishashAppears in an example
adv
This word is used to refer to the day that came right before yesterday.

“Mishash anumpa pisa.”

I saw the message the day before yesterday.

Also means
  1. day before yesterday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
naapowaAppears in an example
noun
A modified or traditional alternative form of the word napoa.

“Naapowa hatak moma anumpa pisa tok.”

The person looked at the word naapowa.

Also means
  1. Modified traditional alternative of napoa

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
shukvtaAppears in an example
noun
An opossum is a small, nocturnal animal with a prehensile tail.

“Shukvta pisa.”

He sees an opossum.

Also means
  1. opossum

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
ChikashaAppears in an example
noun
Refers to the Chickasaw people or their language.

“Chikasha hattak okla yut nana pisa luma ikhanachi.”

The Chickasaw people are known for their history.

Also means
  1. Chickasaw

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
sʋnahchiAppears in an example
noun
The part of a bird, insect, or bat that it uses for flying.

“Sʋnahchi pisa chi.”

Look at the wing.

Also means
  1. wing

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
akankushiAppears in an example
noun
Another way to write the word for egg in Choctaw.

“Akankushi pisa hoke.”

I see the egg.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of aka̱koshi
  2. egg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
imālakosiAppears in an example
noun
A specific kinship term used to refer to a man's wife's brother.

“Imālakosi okla pisa.”

The brother-in-law is looking.

Also means
  1. brother-in-law (wife's brother)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
isht ʋttaAppears in an example
noun
A person who performs work or labor.

“Isht ʋtta yvt holisso pisa.”

The worker is reading a book.

Also means
  1. worker

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
issi ushiAppears in an example
noun
This refers to the young of a sheep. It is the traditional way to say lamb in Choctaw.

“Issi ushi pisa chi.”

I will see the lamb.

Also means
  1. traditional form of issi
  2. lamb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
hʋtapushikAppears in an example
noun
A colorful insect that flies and has large, patterned wings.

“Hʋtapushik pisa li tuk.”

I saw a butterfly.

Also means
  1. butterfly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
abeka shaliAppears in an example
noun
Someone who is sick or a carrier of illness, also used for an ambulance.

“Abeka shali micha pisa.”

The ambulance is coming to look at the sick person.

Also means
  1. sick person
  2. carrier
  3. ambulance

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Choctaw
aboha ayupiAppears in an example
noun
A room used for washing or bathing.

“Aboha ayupi ish pisa hokano.”

You should go look at the bathroom.

Also means
  1. bathroom
  2. washroom

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 3 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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