Language - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma (original) (raw)

School of Choctaw Language

CHOCTAW GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS

When people speak the Choctaw language, it preserves, promotes and protects Choctaw culture and sovereignty. Watch this video to learn all the ways to say “hello” and “goodbye” in Choctaw.

Common Phrases

• hello
• thank you
• chi pisa la chike
  che pe-hn-sa la che-keh
  until we meet again, see you later

Chukka achvffa yvt tikba bilia

Learn how to say this phrase in Choctaw: "Family always comes first."

Choctaw Lesson: Chahta Anumpa

This scenario highlights what to expect when visiting the Choctaw Cultural Center.

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TRANSLATION REQUEST

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Chahta Stories

Exploring the Choctaw Stories offers a profound glimpse into the rich culture and history of the Choctaw people.

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CHOCTAW DICTIONARY

Look up words, hear examples and more.

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CHOCTAW HYMNS

Listen to our Hymns

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CHOCTAW LANGUAGE CLASSES

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Choctaw I

Learn the Choctaw language through comprehensive lessons, downloadable resources and audio clips. Begin your journey with the first module.

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Choctaw II

Continue your Choctaw language learning journey with the second module using comprehensive lessons, downloadable resources and audio clips.

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