The word Howka means hello. The word CheKull means friend. The phrase Howka CheKull had fallen into disuse and has not been used in general conversation for sometime. I like it and still use it so I present it here. | Greetings are complex because you must change the greetings depending on whether the person receiving the greetings is sitting down, standing up or laying down. This is a short cut that covers all possibilities. The word Howka means hello. The word Memeeyu means 'how are you' and the shortcut word 'Tempa' means something like "have beem." |
Now to respond to the greetings. The word 'Ehaun' means good. Then repeat the suffix (end) of the greeting. If you feel really good you can say 'Ehaun' twice. |
I asked my Dad about saying "Good Morning." He thought about it a while and remembered people saying "Inyah Quhaun." (Good Morning) Also "MimSupQuaHaun." |
This is when you greet someone who is sitting down. There is no requirement that they rise for you. | This is the greeting if the person you are addressing is standing. | Now, if the person is laying down. | |
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Instead of using "Timm" use "Timmin" | How to respond, People would just say "Quahaun." (or "Ehaun") | This short cut would say "Hello there you all." Their position wouldn't matter. | |
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