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    THE POWHATAN LANGUAGE IS EXTINCT! Currently approximately 1000 words of the Eastern Algonquian language (200 plus are Powhatan) are known.William Strachey, while in Virginia between 1610 and 1611, recorded the language and attempted to record the sounds using the english alphabet.Capt John Smith recorded several hundred during his exploration, that is the extent of the language.

At various times we will add words and phrases to the list. We hope that you enjoy the site and visit often.

  • Above...............Oskeitch
  • Air.....................Rarascau
  • Apple................Maracah
  • Arm...................Mese
  • Awake..............Aumaumer
  • Bald...................Paatchkiscaw
  • Ball....................Aitowh
  • Butterfly...........Manaang-gwas
  • Calm.................Cohqwaivwh
  • Cheese............Ootun
  • Child.................Nechaun
  • Climb a Tree...Ahcoushe
  • Cold..................Nonssamats
  • To Cough.........Nussuccum
  • Creek...............Meihsutterask
  • Daughter.........Amosens
  • Deer..................Vttapaantam
  • The Devil..........Riapoke
  • Dog...................Attemous
  • Drink.................Vmpsemen Apook
  • Egg....................Wouwh
  • Eight..................Nuscawes

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