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EXCLAMATIONS/EXPRESSIONS

maybe, not sure : gushé(i) / kwshé(i)

Keyword(s): maybe, not suregushé(i) / kwshé(i)

Nevermind; Forget it; Let it be; That’s OK. : Kushtuyáx déi. This is an expression of giving up when trying to do something. For example, after repeating something several times and the listener still can't hear, this phrase can be used to mean "nevermind".

Keyword(s): Nevermind; Forget it; Let it be; That’s OK.Kushtuyáx déi.Kushtuyáx déi.

No more!; All gone!; All done!; That’s all! : Hóoch! / Hóochk'!

Keyword(s): No more!; All gone!; All done!; That’s all!Hóoch! / Hóochk'!

Oh no! / Darn it! : Áaxdi ganawáaxdi! This is an expression used when you've messed up, for example you tried to catch something and missed it, miscounted when weaving, or cut the fish wrong.

Keyword(s): Oh no! / Darn it!Áaxdi ganawáaxdi!

Oh no!; Yikes! : Aganáa!

Keyword(s): Oh no!; Yikes!Aganáa!

Poor baby! : Haa yátx'u ée! This expression can be used when a child gets hurt, for example.

Keyword(s): Poor baby!Haa yátx'u ée!

Poor little thing! : Eesháank'!

Keyword(s): Poor little thing!Eesháank'!

Poor thing. : Haaáy! This expression is used if someone is in pain, uncomfortable, or unhappy, and is similar to eesháan. It can also be an expression of endearment.

Keyword(s): Poor thing.

Shame on you! (General reprimand) : Húsh!

Keyword(s): Shame on you! (General reprimand)Húsh!

Shut up!; Be quiet! : Sh eelk'átl'!

Keyword(s): Shut up!; Be quiet!Sh eelk'átl'!

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