Abenaki Words (Abnaki-Penobscot) (original) (raw)
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| English (Français) | Abenaki-Penobscot |
|---|---|
| One (Un) | Bazegw |
| Two (Deux) | Niz |
| Three (Trois) | Nas |
| Four (Quatre) | Yaw |
| Five (Cinq) | Nôlan |
| Man (Homme) | Zanôba or Gizôba |
| Woman (Femme) | Behanem |
| Dog (Chien) | Alemos or Adia |
| Sun (Soleil) | Gizos |
| Moon (Lune) | Gizos |
| Water (Eau) | Nebi |
| White (Blanc) | Wôbi |
| Yellow (Jaune) | Wizôw |
| Red (Rouge) | Mekwi |
| Black (Noir) | Mkazawi |
| Eat (Manger) | Micimek |
| See (Voir) | Namito |
| Hear (Entendre) | Nodam |
| Sing (Chanter) | Linto |
| Leave (Partir) | Ngadôzig |
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