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Omaha

Omaha

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A Native American language of the Siouan family spoken in Nebraska and Iowa
  • noun
  • /ˈoʊməˌhɑː/
translation icon : lengua omaha
  • Few fluent speakers of Omaha remain today, making preservation efforts essential.

Examples

  • The children's program teaches basic Omaha phrases and songs to foster cultural heritage.

  • She studied Omaha during her linguistics degree to document its unique grammar.

  • The Omaha language is rich in history.

  • Many people are learning Omaha today.

  • Few fluent speakers of Omaha remain today, making preservation efforts essential.

  • She studied Omaha during her linguistics degree to document its unique grammar.

  • The children's program teaches basic Omaha phrases and songs to foster cultural heritage.

Surface Forms

Omaha singular
Omahas plural

Etymology

Omaha (language) is simply the language of the Omaha people, so the name comes from the people themselves and remembering the group helps you remember the language.