Some Sample Words

Here are some sample words and pronunciations in the Coeur d’Alene language:

Word Pronunciation Meaning

A awww Hello Ku’ts’chinm? koot se chee nim How are you? Ts’art tsart It’s cold Yukhw mus yook moose Very cold Paqh paqht pock pockt He/she is wise Nek’we’ en eek weh One Esel essell Two T’ish tish Sugar Ts’awr sar Salt Ch’iiya’a’ chee ee ya ah We are meeting Source: the Coeur d’Alene tribal Department of Education. xxxx
“Seeking a voice Coeur d’Alene tribe works to keep its language from dying out.”