The School of Choctaw Language, Chahta Anumpa Aiikhvna, was established to promote and preserve the Choctaw language. Yakoke!
If you would like to request a translation, please email us at [email protected] Translations need to be limited to short phrases or words. Please allow 5 business days for completion of translations although this can vary due to workload, availability, and the length and complexity of the translation.
06/10/2026
Bissa Hvshi – Blackberry Month
Bissa Hvshi marks the time when blackberries ripen and summer settles in. It’s a season of growth, hard work, and connection to the land. Crops flourish and communities prepare for renewal. Learn more about Blackberry Month at www.choctawnation.com/news/iti-fabvssa/bissa-hvshi-blackberry-month.
🔥 Word of the Week: aiabani — grill
This week’s Choctaw word is aiabani, meaning grill. 🍔 Whether it’s cooking outdoors with family or gathering around good food, grilling is a popular summer activity.
👉🏽 Try saying it: aiabani (eye-ah-bah-neh)
Join us next week to learn the Choctaw word for father!
06/04/2026
The month of June translates to Chun in the Choctaw language. As the days grow longer and warmer, it’s a time to continue celebrating and connecting.
Hear the pronunciation for Chun at: dictionary.choctawnation.com/word?_sf_s=june.
06/03/2026
Experience the spirit and tradition of the Choctaw people through our collection of sacred hymns. These songs, passed down through generations, are a powerful reflection of faith, language, and cultural heritage. Listen online and immerse yourself in the sounds of Choctaw history at bit.ly/47JSboV.
🚣🏽 Word of the Week: oka peni — boat
This week’s Choctaw word is oka peni, meaning boat. Boats have long helped people travel, gather, and connect across waterways and communities.
👉🏽 Try saying it: oka peni (o-kah pe-ne)
Join us next week to learn the Choctaw word for grill!
05/29/2026
What’s a word that means something special to you? In Choctaw, every word carries a story—whether it’s tied to family, the land, or a memory passed down through generations. Language connects us in ways that go beyond translation.
Share a Choctaw word you know, are learning, or would like to learn in the comments. Let’s grow and learn together. 🌿
05/27/2026
Looking to learn or refresh your Choctaw language skills? The Choctaw Phrasebook is a great place to start. 📱
Filled with everyday words and phrases, it’s a helpful resource for beginners and fluent speakers alike. Whether you’re practicing greetings, learning common expressions, or reconnecting with the language, the phrasebook makes it easy to learn at your own pace.
Start exploring and bring the Choctaw language into your daily life at phrases.choctawnation.com.
🇺🇸 Word of the Week: holitobli – to honor
This week’s Choctaw word is holitobli, meaning to honor. It’s a meaningful way to show respect, gratitude, and recognition for others.
👉🏽 Try saying it: holitobli (ho-le-tohb-le)
Yakoke for joining us this month and learning the Choctaw language!
05/21/2026
Did You Know? In the Choctaw calendar, Bihi Hvshi marks the time when mulberries begin to ripen and the land starts to fill with fresh, sweet fruits. It’s a season of gathering, planting, and working together as communities prepare for the months ahead.
From harvesting berries to planting communal fields, this time reflects the deep connection between Chahta people, the land, and one another. Learn more about Mulberry Month at www.choctawnation.com/news/iti-fabvssa/bihi-hvshi-mulberry-month-corresponds-with-spring.
🥤 Word of the Week: nan ishko – something to drink
This week’s Choctaw word is nan ishko, meaning something to drink. It’s a simple way to talk about anything you’d like to drink, from water to your favorite beverage.
👉🏽 Try saying it: nan ishko (nahn esh-koh)
Join us next week to learn the Choctaw meaning to honor.
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