Oneida Words & Phrases

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Ohyótshel̲i̲’

July (green beans)

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Onʌ́stase̲’

August (new corn)

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Yeyʌthókwas

September (someone harvests)

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Yutékhwayʌh̲e̲’

October (someone store's food)

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Tehutʌnuhela:túh̲e̲’

November (they give thanks)

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Wahsu:tés

December (it's a long night)

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Teyakohúhtya'ks

January (someone’s ears are freezing)

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ʌshatshá:tu̲

bury it

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uská

one

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tékeni̲

two