Koasati (Coushatta) Language Project

The Coushatta Alphabet

This alphabet was developed and approved by members of the Tribe in June, 2007.

a aha, sweet potato
aa aati, person
b bakba, woodpecker
ch chokfi, rabbit
f fiito, turkey
h hasi, sun
i ifa, dog
ii iisa, house
k kati, cat
l lambi, caterpillar
m mobiila, car
n nokko, beaver
o oki, water
oo oola, town
p pakaali, flower
s satta, turtle
t tali, rock
th thatho, fish
w waaka, cow
y yanasa, buffalo

When a vowel is said through the nose, it’s underlined: a, i, o.

 


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