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School of Choctaw LanguageCHOCTAW GREETINGS AND SALUTATIONS
When people speak the Choctaw language, it preserves, promotes and protects Choctaw culture and sovereignty. Watch this video to learn all the ways to say “hello” and “goodbye” in Choctaw.
Common Phrases
halito
hah-lih-toh
hello
yakoke
yoh-koh-keh
thank you
chi pisa la chike
che pe-hn-sa la che-keh
until we meet again, see you later
Choctaw Lesson: Chahta Anumpa
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Chahta Stories
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Experience the spirit and tradition of the Choctaw people through our collection of sacred hymns. These songs, passed down through generations, are a powerful reflection of faith, language, and cultural heritage. Listen online and immerse yourself in the sounds of Choctaw history.
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Choctaw Dictionary
Search our comprehensive Choctaw dictionary to find translations, pronunciations, and example uses of words in context.
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Our phrasebook is a quick and easy way to learn everyday Choctaw expressions. Organized by topic, it includes common greetings, cultural phrases, and useful conversational terms.
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Choctaw Language Classes
Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna, the School of Choctaw Language, offers a wide variety of ways to learn the Choctaw Language. Whether you're just beginning or looking to deepen your knowledge, our Choctaw language classes are designed for all skill levels.
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Choctaw I
Learn the Choctaw language through comprehensive lessons, downloadable resources and audio clips. Begin your journey with the first module.
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Continue your Choctaw language learning journey with the second module using comprehensive lessons, downloadable resources and audio clips.
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