waníyetu

Dakota

Noun

waníyetu

  1. year

Lakota

Etymology

Historically, Lakota people counted a year from the first snowfall to the next year’s first snowfall, hence why waníyetu can mean either 'winter' or 'year'. This can be seen documented in winter counts.

Verb

waníyetu

  1. to be winter

Noun

waníyetu

  1. winter
  2. a year
  3. age

Derived terms

See also

Seasons in Lakota · makȟóuŋčhaǧe (layout · text) · category
wétu (“spring”) blokétu (“summer”) ptaŋyétu (“autumn”) waníyetu (“winter”)
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