Îethka

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Stoney Îethka (“Stoney”).

Noun

Îethka sg or pl

  1. Synonym of Stoney (people)
    • 2024 June 28, Jessica Lee, “Reviving Îethka language, culture with Tina and Trent Fox”, in Rocky Mountain Outlook‎[1]:
      Now a respected elder preserving wisdom and traditions for future generations, Fox shares the cherished memory in her latest book, Îethka Stories & Language in Stoney Nakoda Country – a thoughtful collection of stories, poetry and Îethka values and language lessons.

Proper noun

Îethka

  1. Synonym of Stoney (language)
    • 2021 July 21, Chelsea Kemp, “Îethka: Stoney Language in Stoney Country helping celebrate the Stoney language”, in Lakeland Today‎[2]:
      As part of the project, Fox has been dedicatedly researching the history of the Stoney Nakoda First Nation and language. Through his research, it appears the Stoney language, Îethka, is the only language of Sioux that has not been affected by language loss.

Derived terms

Stoney

Alternative forms

  • Îyethka

Pronunciation

Noun

Îethka (Morley spelling)

  1. Stoney (people)

Synonyms

Proper noun

Îethka (Morley spelling)

  1. Stoney (language)
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