Lushootseed

The mission of Tulalip Lushootseed is…

To preserve the x̌əč́usadad (traditional training, teaching) of the people of Tulalip by protecting its records and by becoming “living records” ourselves who by speaking, teaching and involvement in living culture pass on to the tribal community what we have learned. For more information about Tulalip Lushootseed, please view the website at www.tulaliplushootseed.com.

Lushootseed Phrases of the Week

These are the Lushootseed phrases contained in the General Managers Report for the week of March 8th, 2010

hədʔiw̓b.

 

Come inside.

xʷiʔ gʷadsɫəgʷɫ.

 

Stay in the yard.

ƛ̕alš ti adkəpu.

 

Put on your coat.

ɫuɫč́id ti sqʷaliʔ.

 

Mow the grass.

The prefix "ɫu-" means will, "ɫč́id" means you cut, and "sqʷaliʔ" means grass.

Each phrase is said in Lushootseed, then English, and then repeated in Lushootseed three times, with a pause in between, giving people time to repeat the phrase.

Past Phrases of the Week