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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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Nevermind; Forget it; Let it be; That’s OK.: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". | |
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I’m going to let it go (metaphorically).: | |
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I will be so happy if I win.: | |
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Good luck!; Have faith!; Keep hoping!:This expression can be used in situations such as wishing someone luck when going to bingo or going hunting, or if someone is sick and needs encouragement. | |
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Have faith and it shall be so.: | |
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We will think good thoughts; We’ll keep faith (for someone to get well, e.g.).: | |
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Cool it!; Calm down!: | |
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Let’s go, we’re gonna make it, we’re gonna do it!:This is the Tlingit interpretation of Obama's slogan "Yes we can!". | |
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