TAINO WORDS
Welcome to our Taino language learning journey! As members interested in uncovering the rich cultural heritage of the Taino people, we embark on a fascinating exploration of their language, a cornerstone of their identity and legacy.
| TAINO | ENGLISH | SPANISH |
|---|---|---|
| Mabrika | Welcome | Bienvenida/o/s |
| Taino | Good People | Gente Buena |
| Ana | Flower | Flor |
| Bibi | Mother | Madre |
| Baba | Father | Padre |
| Kafe | Coffee | Cafe |
| Ua | No | No |
| Dak | I/Me | Yo |
| Fotuto | Shell Trumpet | Caracol |
| Guey | Sun | Sol |
| Jan Jan | Let it be so | Que asi sea |
| Karaya | Moon | Luna |
| Karalu | Book | Libro |
| Matunai | Heart | Corazon |
| Batu- taino ball/soccer game | Taino ball/soccer game | Bola Taina, Juego de |
| Tuk | She | Ella |
| Lik | He | El |
| Agukat | Money | Dinero |
| Ima | Food | Comida |
| Guak | We | Nosotros |
| Dak’at | My | Mio |
| Bojarak | Home | Casa |
| Najak’at | Their | De Ellos |
| Tasijena | Taxi | Taxi |
| Katei | What | Que |
| Bo | Big, great | Grande/Generosx |
| Bo matum! | You are generous | Eres Generosx |
| Jak’matum | They share | Ellos comparten |
| Buk’matum | You share | Tu compartes |
| Dak’matum | I share | Yo comparto |
| Matum- | To Share | Compartir |
| Tai guaitiao | Good friend | Buen Amigo |
| Guaitiao | Friend | Amiga |
| Taikaraya! | Good Night | Buenas Noches |
| Taiguey | Good Day | Buen Dia! |
| Kashi | Month | Mes |
| Zun-Zun | Hummingbird in Cuba | Kolibri |
| Yu (yuh) | White | Blanco |
| Amanex | A chief in Dominican Republic | Cacique de Santo Domingo |
| Xoreto (Choreto) | A lot | Mucho |
| Wuxi- (Wuchi) | Insect | Insecto |
| Turey | Sky | Cielo |
| Liren | Fruit | Fruta |
| Mayna | Garden | Jardin |
| Ni | Water | Agua |
| Arepa | Corn Cake | Biscochito de maiz |
| Areyto | Ceremonial dance | Danza |
| Siba | Rock | Piedra |
| Hahom | Thank you | Gracias |
| Taiguey, guaitiao | Good day, friend! | Buen Dia, Amigx! |
| Taikaraya, karaya | Good night, moon! | Buena Noches, Luna! |
| Tai guaitiao Taino | Good Taino friend | Buen Amigo Taino |
| Katei Jak’matum | What do they share? | ¿Qué compartieron ellos? |
| Dak’matum dak’at matunai | I share my heart | Yo comparto mi corazon |