Oneida Words & Phrases

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There are approximately 56 categories. Please note: Oneida viewers/users are advised that the content of this website may contain images and voices of persons who are no longer with us.  Also the phrases found in the category “Community Places” are repeated 3 times with one button click. 

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shako:wíhe̲’

santa claus (he who gives)

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skʌ:nʌ́: kʌhák tsi’ yohutsya:té̲

there is peace on earth

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Wʌhnislowá:nʌ ka:lúte̲’

Christmas tree

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Yotshanunyát tsi’ wʌhnislowá:nʌ̲

Merry Christmas

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wʌhnislowá:nʌ ka’íkʌ wʌhnisla:té̲:

Christmas (this) day

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wʌhnislowá:nʌ kahyatúhsel̲i̲

Christmas card

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teyonutakli:tsale’ atʌ́:nis

candy cane

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kayatuhsli tekanuwalotálh̲u̲

paper chain

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kwayatalukwas kayatuhsli

cut the paper

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kwayatalukwas kayatuhsli Onʌyota’á:ka thokʌ́ yá:t

cutting the paper (that says Oneida)