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Oglala

Oglala

9.9
The language of a Lakota group spoken on the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota
  • noun
  • /oʊˈɡlɑːlə/
translation icon : Oglala
  • The Oglala language is still spoken by many members of the tribe today.

Examples

  • She learned to introduce herself in Oglala during her cultural studies class.

  • The Oglala language is a vital part of their culture.

  • Linguists are working to preserve Oglala for future generations.

  • Do you know any words in Oglala?

  • Many children of the tribe are learning Oglala to connect with their heritage.

  • The elders often tell stories in Oglala to teach the younger generation about their history.

  • In a recent workshop, participants practiced conversing in Oglala to enhance their language skills.

Synonyms

Ogalala
vsOglala
9.9

A Lakota language that Ogalala people speak in South Dakota

uses a definite article instead
Oglala language
vsOglala
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Oglala people of the Lakota Sioux

omits that extra ethnic label and uses the shorter subgroup name
Ogalala language
vsOglala
9.9

A Native American language the Oglala Lakota people speak

refers to the subgroup without the broader ethnic label

Compounds

Oglala language
9.9

A Native American language spoken by the Oglala people of the Lakota Sioux

Surface Forms

Oglala singular
Oglalas plural

Etymology

Oglala as the name of a language also comes from the people's name Oglála, so Oglala means 'the speech of the Oglala people'. That's why the language spoken by that group is called Oglala.