Prepared by Keri Edwards for Goldbelt Heritage Foundation. Project funded by the Administration for Native Americans.
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EXCLAMATIONS/EXPRESSIONS |
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Stop!; That’s enough!: | |
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Wait!: | |
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We will think good thoughts; We’ll keep faith (for someone to get well, e.g.).: | |
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[profanity]:(Literally "here, here, yuck, here!") This is considered profanity, and is used when someone is really angry at another person. Traditionally, it was accompanied by the gwáatl' (fist with thumb stuck between index and middle finger). They would spit on their fist and then shake it in front of the other person's face and say this. This gesture is said to represent female privates. This is the worst thing one can say in Tlingit. Use with caution! | |
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FREEDOM |
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Now, we live however (we want).: | |
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The door was opened for us (can be used metaphorically).: | |
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They let us go (physically).: | |
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GAME PLAYING/WINNING |
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And the lucky winner is Jenny!: | |
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How many (turns) does s/he have (in context of playing a game)?: | |
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I hope I win.: | |
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