Oneida Words & Phrases

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tékni teyokahkwʌ́:tute̲’

bicycle or two wheeler

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otsistóhkwa

clown

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tehutyelunyuhe̲’

performers

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kakhwa’shuha̲

foods (many types)

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kayalo:tu̲

tents

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latiksa’shuha tehuleluhe’

children racing

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kohsá:tʌs tekuleluhe’

race horses

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6. Tah só:tsi’ yohsno:le tsi’ tewahkwatá:ses̲

No it goes around too fast.

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5. Ihselhe’ kʌ a:satítan yakotsihalatenyatha̲’

Are you going on the twirl ride?

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4. Hʌ́: swahyó:wane’ wá:yat i:kelhe’ takatna’talakʌ́:ni̲

Yes, I have an apple pie for the contest.