We are pleased to share our December 2019 Native words of the month in the Deg Xinag language. This month, we present a very special audio clip featuring translations with speakers George Demientieff Holly, Jr. and LaVerne Demientieff, and music by Clayton Ticknor.
Take a listen, and follow along with these written translations:
Niłdridr = fish fence
Niłdridr vaxa nonhałts’ey. = Fish fence, with it they fence the river.
Yixudz tr’it’itth. = Together we’re strong.
Dina vas axa tr’ezhrenh. = With our food we’re healthy.
Yidong dong xit’sin’ nonxixititlts’et. = Since long, long time ago they’ve made it many times on the river.
For more translations, view our Native word of the month archives on the Foundation website.
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