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No more!; All gone!; All done!; That’s all!

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Hóoch! / Hóochk'!
Keyword(s):

crazy; insane; disturbed; mentally unbalanced

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sh kahaadí
Keyword(s):

Wait!

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Ahí!
Keyword(s):

I’m going to let it go (metaphorically).

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Ch'a aadé yéi kkwa.oo.
Keyword(s):

I will be so happy if I win.

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Kúnáx áwé ax toowú kei guxsagóo yaxwadlaagí.
Keyword(s):

Good luck!; Have faith!; Keep hoping!

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Yan tután!
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.
Keyword(s):

We will think good thoughts; We’ll keep faith (for someone to get well, e.g.).

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Yan tugaxtootáan.
Keyword(s):

Cool it!; Calm down!

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Ch'a keetáanáx!
Keyword(s):

Let’s go, we’re gonna make it, we’re gonna do it!

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Góok, yagaxtoodláak!
This is the Tlingit interpretation of Obama's slogan "Yes we can!".
Keyword(s):

I let him take the blame (Lit: I threw it on him).

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Du káa yan xwaagíx'.
Keyword(s):

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