Greetings/Phrases
A common introduction to new conversations
What is Chokma? (Hello)
I like to play dead
What is chakwihili'? (opossum)
The color of alarm
What is homma? (red)
Blushing is common
What is hofahya? (to be shy or ashamed)
One within the unconquered and unconquerable Nation
What is chikashsha? (Chickasaw person)
Introducing yourself personally
What is Saholchifoat? (My name is)
Often found within the grass
What is sinti'? (snake)
Associated with gloomy days
What is shobbokoli? (Gray)
Unwanted confrontation with another
What is bo'li? (to beat up)
Animal sound
What is kiliha? (to growl)
This will prompt you to go to bed
What is satikahbi? (I am Tired)
Always graceful and silent
What is hatalhposhik ishyokachi'? (Butterfly)
Roses are red, violets are blue, but what color usually is associated with the name violet?
What is Homma' Chommi'? (Purple)
On the other side of learning
What is imbaabachi? (to teach)
One of the "three sisters" within the Chickasaw Nation
What is bala'? (beans)
Reasons you may need a jacket
What is sakapassa? (I am cold)
Often prefers night time that offers plenty of light
What is Nashoba? (wolf)
Some consider it not a color
What is tohbi? (White)
An emotion often associated with another word and the color green
What is hopoo? (to be jealous)
A person of compassion, grace, and nurturing
What is ihoo? (woman)
When you may struggle to keep up with words
What is Chikashshanompa' anompolili chokma ki'yo? (I do not speak Chickasaw very well
A common craft idea depending on the time of the year
What is chloklowa'? (Turkey)
Up and down is the only difference with these colors
What is okchamali? (Blue and green)
I often dance in the night with colors of orange, red, and white
What is lowak? (fire)
Throughout almost every culture, it is used for many different things
What is talhpak? (basket)