About North Valleys Paiute Language Class

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Reno, Nevada, United States
This course is designed to provide students with a communicative-based foundation in the Paiute language. Students will learn the basic alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structure and cultural aspects of the Paiute language. They will develop an understanding of the Paiute culture and learn how to function within that culture in an appropriate manner. Issues regarding the importance of preserving the language will also be addressed.

Monday, October 11, 2010

Time

Ha'nokwae- what time is it
Sumukwae- one o'clock
Wahakwae- two o'clock
Pahekwae- three o'clock
Watsukwae- four o'clock
Manegekwae- five o'clock
Napahekwae- six o'clock
Natakwutsekwae- seven o'clock
Wokosakwae- eight o'clock
Sumukadookwae- nine o'clock
Sumumanokwae- ten o'clock
Sumumano'yoo Sumukwae- elven o'clock
Sumumano'yoo Wahakwae- twelve o'clock

Mannega'a- To the hour
Tokawekapu- After the hour
Nanatunano'o- Noon
Togabeana- Midnight

Tumamakwu- Finished
Ha'nokwae tumamaku- what time are we gonna be finnished
Kaimomanepan- don't do that
Kaiunnipan- shut up
Naka punni- listen up
Matno- stop it

Ex Befor two- wahakwae mannega'a

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