ponka

• Substantiv, das einen Angehörigen des Sioux-Volkes der Ponka bezeichnet, das historisch im Tal des Missouri im Nordosten Nebraskas lebte, oder den Degiha-Dialekt, den dieses Volk spricht.

A noun referring to a member of the Siouan people historically located in the Missouri river valley of northeastern Nebraska, or the Dhegiha dialect spoken by this people.

Eigenname

1. Member of a Native American peopleB2formalamerican

   A person belonging to the Siouan tribe historically located in the Missouri River valley in northeastern Nebraska.

   Ponka

   • The Ponka people have a rich cultural heritage.
   • A Ponka elder shared stories of their ancestors.
   • She is a proud member of the Ponka nation.

   Synonymeponca

2. Dialect of the Dhegiha languageC1formalamerican

   The specific Dhegiha dialect spoken by the Ponka people.

   Dialekt des Dhegiha

   • Linguists study the Ponka dialect to understand its unique features.
   • The Ponka language is part of the larger Siouan family.
   • Efforts are being made to preserve the Ponka dialect.

   Synonymeponca