This glossary is for the language that Winona and her family speak. The language is Gwich'in:
Aapa- My Father
At'an- Flowers
Dagwiiniindhan gwik'it tr'igwindaii- democracy. Lit: 'living the way we want'
Diihan- My Mother
Dinjii tthak geenjit gwik'it goonli- Human Rights. Lit: 'it is true for everyone'.
Gashra nii'ee- Pain. Lit. 'it is painful.'
K'adagwida'ak- Prophet. Lit. 's/he speaks of the future.'
khaiinjilzhah- v. worried. Lit: 'I got worried.'
Kwàntshù'- Alcohol/Firewater
Nin tl'ak- Flea
Shachaa- My Younger Brother
Shijii- My Older Sister
Shizhehk'aa- Your Family
Yahkeh- Dawn
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I will update this periodically and add more phrases. I will also try to add the translations in the comments.
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Straight to Hell ▹The Hunger Games
FanfictionAfter almost of decade of The Capital's torture, Winona Littlerock has smothered all the sparks of spirit that once lived inside her. Each year, she grows more and more numb to the slaughter around her until she meets the tributes for the 74th Hunge...
