Koasati (Coushatta) Language Project

1. Greetings

When you see someone:

A:  Bosoo!  Chikaano? Hello!  Are you well?
     
     
B:  Ai, chakanohcho.  Isnoma? Yes, I’m fine.  How about you?
     
     
A:  Anook, chakanohcho. Me, too, I’m fine. 
(Okiiboop!)   (If it doesn't rain!)

When leaving:

A:  Athiiyal, mooliip. I’m leaving then.
Chihichallaho.   I’ll see you.
     
     
B:  Anampoma. / (See you) another time /
Atokloma. next time.

Breaking it down:

bosoo!   an old-time greeting, from French bonjour
kaano   good
kaano?   is he/she good?
chikaano?   are you good?
kanohcho   he/she is good
chakanohcho   I am good
isnoma?   how about you?
chintaatama?   how about your father?


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