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Chickasaw

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Chickasaw

ala[aˈla]

verb

This verb describes the action of arriving or coming to a place. It can also refer to being born.

“Anompa' ala.”

The message has arrived.

Also means

to arrive, to come (I)
to be born (I)
to be here, to get here (I)
to come to, to arrive at (I;3)
to arrive, to come

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

yala[ja.la]

noun

A word used to describe a cicada grub or a worm.

“Yala talahka 'yapa.”

The worm is crawling on the ground.

Also means

locust larva, cicada grub
worm
locust larva

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

balaꞌ[ba.láʔ]

noun

A common type of legume that is often cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

“Balaꞌ nita haksi holitopa.”

The green beans are expensive.

Also means

bean
pea

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

kalaꞌ

noun

The property possessed by an object of producing different sensations on the eye as a result of the way it reflects or emits light.

“Kalaꞌ hilha.”

The colors are dancing.

Also means

color

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

taala[ta-a-la]

noun

A unit of money used in the United States.

“Taala achufa isht i̱lhpisa.”

It costs one dollar.

Also means

dollar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

salaha[sa-la-ha]

verb

This verb is used to describe something or someone that is moving or acting at a slow pace.

“Salaha yosh.”

He is slow.

Also means

To be slow

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

taalaꞌ[taa-la-a]

noun

A unit of currency used for buying things.

“Taalaꞌ achaffa impa.”

He has one dollar.

Also means

dollar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

halambo[ha.lam.bo]

noun

A type of lizard that is red, has scales, and is venomous.

“Halambo y̗ atok̗la.”

There are two halambos.

Also means

a type of red, scaly, venomous lizard
red venomous lizard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

balaafkaꞌ[ba.láːf.kaʔ]

noun

Clothing that covers the legs, or undergarments worn beneath other clothing.

“Balaafkaꞌ kallo hoke.”

The pants are tight.

Also means

pants
trousers
underpants

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

Chalakkiꞌ[t͡ʃa.lak.kiʔ]

name

This word refers to a member of the Cherokee people.

“Chalakkiꞌ anpili.”

I am Cherokee.

Also means

Cherokee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

aalaalínchi[aː.laː.lín.t͡ʃi]

verb

To stay in a position next to or beside someone or something.

“An-aalaalínchi.”

He stays beside me.

Also means

to remain beside, to stay beside
to remain beside

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

aashoppalaꞌ[aː.ʃop.pa.la]

noun

An object that creates artificial light.

“Aashoppalaꞌ ishko haksi.”

The lamp is very bright.

Also means

lamp, light, flash
lightbulb, flashbulb
headlight
lamp

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

balalbilhaꞌ[ba.lal.bi.ɬaʔ]

noun

This is an alternative way of saying balaꞌ albilhaꞌ.

“Balalbilhaꞌ i̱shahli.”

It is an alternative form.

Also means

alternative form of balaꞌ albilhaꞌ

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

oska falaaꞌ[os-ka fa-laa]

noun

A type of nut that grows on a tree, often used in cooking.

“Oska falaaꞌ ikbi.”

He is making something with pecans.

Also means

pecan

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

shtalakchi'

noun

A shorter form used to refer to a cord, leash, or rope.

“Shtalakchi' ish-aaholi.”

Hold the cord.

Also means

cord
leash
rope

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

toksalaꞌpaꞌ[tok.sa.laʔ.paʔ]

noun

A small reptile with a long body and four legs.

“Toksalaꞌpaꞌ pakiha ontaya.”

The lizard is crawling on the fence.

Also means

lizard

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

hala̱ꞌboshaꞌ[ha.lãːʔ.bo.ʃa]

noun

A small flying mammal that is active at night.

“Hala̱ꞌboshaꞌ ya hapiila.”

The bat flies.

Also means

bat (animal)
bat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

abaatalahchaaꞌ[a.baː.ta.lah.t͡ʃaːʔ]

noun

A common type of arachnid often found outdoors that is known for its very long, thin legs.

“Abaatalahchaaꞌ talhpaashaꞌ.”

The daddy longlegs is crawling.

Also means

daddy longlegs

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

balaꞌ albilhaꞌ[ba.laʔ al.bi.ɬaʔ]

noun

A variety of bean that grows by climbing up a pole or support structure.

“Balaꞌ albilhaꞌ ish binili.”

You plant the climbing beans.

Also means

pole bean (US), climbing bean (UK)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

haksibish falaaꞌ[hak.si.biʃ fa.laːʔ]

noun

A sturdy animal similar to a horse but with longer ears.

“Haksibish falaaꞌ haksi chito.”

The donkey has large ears.

Also means

donkey (animal)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

toksalaꞌpaꞌ sikopaꞌ[tok-sa-la-pa-si-ko-pa]

noun

A creature from ancient times that is no longer living today.

“Toksalaꞌpaꞌ sikopaꞌ ilvppak okla ishahli.”

These dinosaurs are very big.

Also means

dinosaur(s)
dinosaur

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

anowa chipisalaꞌcho̱[a-no-wa chi-pi-sa-la-cho]

intj

A polite phrase used when parting from someone, meaning until we see each other again.

“anowa chipisalaꞌcho̱”

Goodbye.

Also means

goodbye (literally: until I see you again?)
goodbye

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

chokfi haksobish falaaꞌ[t͡ʃok.fi hak.so.biʃ fa.laːʔ]

noun

A type of rabbit known for its long ears and fast running speed.

“Chokfi haksobish falaaꞌ yosh hayaka iyyi aayot ihana.”

The jackrabbit is known for its long legs.

Also means

jackrabbit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

issoba nokhistap falaaꞌ[is.so.ba nok.his.tap fa.laːʔ]

noun

A tall, long-necked animal from Africa.

“Issoba nokhistap falaaꞌ ilappat vpa.”

That giraffe is eating.

Also means

giraffe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

toksalaꞌpi̱lapishaa-ashaꞌ[tok.sa.laʔ.pĩː.la.pi.ʃaː.a.ʃaʔ]

noun

A spiky lizard often called a horned toad or horned frog.

“Toksalaꞌpi̱lapishaa-ashaꞌ akayaashia.”

I see a horned lizard.

Also means

horned lizard
horned toad
horned frog

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Chickasaw

satabli[sa.tab.li]Appears in an example

verb

To make something straight, stretch it out, or flatten a dent.

“Aiisht ala ayot satabli.”

I am straightening out the rug.

Also means

to straighten, to stretch out
to spread out, to unfold
to hammer out a dent in
to straighten

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 4 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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