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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Greetings

Ohniyotuhati nu’ú:wa̲’

What’s going on today?

shekoli skʌna’kó: kʌ́

hello, are you at peace?

shekoli Barbara ní: yukyats

hello, my name is Barbara

náhte’ yesa:yáts

what is your name?

yah te’wakata’kalíte̲

I am not well

wakata’kalité: ki

I am well

sata’kalíte: kʌ

are you well?

shekoli ohniyotuháti

hello, how’s it going?

wakatshanu:ní tsi’ sakúk

I am happy to see you

sʌnʌsliyóste̲’

(you) have a good day

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