PHRASES IN CHINOOK WAWA

Hello — Klahawya. How are you? — Kata mayka? I am fine — Klush nayka. I am sick — Sik nayka. What’s your name? — Kata mayka niym? I’m Jim — Nayka niym Jim. Please — Kulush. Or Nihwa. Thank you — Mahsie. Goodbye — Klahawya. Strong, powerful, “cool” ( from Salish) — Skukum. To eat, food — Muckamuck. Body of salt water — Saltchuck. Strong or fast water — Skookumchuck. Alcohol, whisky — Hooch.