Sm’algyax Lesson – Halloween / Thanksgiving
Welcome to this holiday lesson. With Halloween around the corner and Thanksgiving not far behind, it’s a wonderful time to continue your journey with Sm’algyax. Take some time to practice. Videos with the pronounication will be avaliable below soon.
In this season of celebrations, whether it’s carving pumpkins or gathering for a harvest meal, every bit of practice helps strengthen your foundation. The skills you build now will carry you forward as you grow in the language.
Let’s get started and embrace this festive season of learning together.
Halloween and Thanksgiving
| Word | Sm’algyax |
|---|---|
| Hallowe’en | Ha’libibaa’la̱x |
| spider | sgyet |
| spider web | aada sgyet |
| ghost | baa’la̱x |
| mask | ‘amiilk |
| skeleton | sisaybm gyet |
| treat bag | g̱a̱lm dzina̱p |
| bat | g̱a̱p’alaas (dzag̱a̱ da̱x t’axł) |
| broom | hat’uusk |
| black cat | t’u’utsgm duus |
| latern | laawksm gyelx |
| monster | suulgm yets’isk |
| constume | gwis’amiilk |
| owl | gwit gwiniikws |
| fireworks (“things that explode”) | g̱osnsk |
| face paint | mis’aws |
| sparkles | gosnsgm ba̱’wis |
| Thanksgiving | Ha’liḵ’a̱mg̱oosk |
| turkey | ḵ’asḵ’oosm ‘wahuu |
| stuffing (“something inside”) | sgyelsgm sits’aawtgm |
| berries | maay |
| preserved berries (cranberries) | dzaam dadee |
| potatoes | sgusiit |
| meat | samii |