Numbers
Abá
a; an; an unspecified quantity
Klemtoon: ah-BAH
Webonary
Lokono Dian · ISO 639-3: arw
Lokono starter dictionary
A searchable learning selection of Lokono (Arawak of the Guianas), built from community and linguistic sources.
31
verified starter entries
Lokono is critically endangered. Spellings may differ between communities.
31 words
Numbers
Biama
two
Westelijke variant
Native Languages of the Americas
Numbers
Kabyn
three
Westelijke variant
Native Languages of the Americas
Numbers
Bithi
four
Westelijke variant
Native Languages of the Americas
People
Dai
I
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
People
Bui / hui
you
Twee gedocumenteerde vormen
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
People
Wai
we
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
People
Wadili
man
Native Languages of the Americas
People
Hiaro
woman
Native Languages of the Americas
People
Wakilithi
ancestor; man of yesteryear
Webonary
People
Wakellino
ancestors; ancient ones
Webonary
Nature
Péero
dog
Historisch leenwoord uit het Spaans
Native Languages of the Americas
Nature
Hime
fish
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Nature
Ada / olo
tree
Twee gedocumenteerde vormen
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Nature
Bana
leaf
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Nature
Hadali
sun
Native Languages of the Americas
Nature
Kathi
moon
Westelijke variant; oostelijk: Kati
Native Languages of the Americas
Nature
Wiwa
star
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Nature
Vuniabu
water
Westelijke variant; oostelijk: Uini
Native Languages of the Americas
Nature
Kaleko
stone
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Nature
Ikihi
fire
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Nature
Haio
small black ants
Webonary
Nature
Kumuchiri
wood-ant nest
Webonary
Body
Koshi
eye
ASJP noteert de klank als koSi
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Body
Ari
tooth
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Body
Uye
tongue
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Body
Khabo
hand
ASJP noteert klinkerlengte in deze vorm
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Daily life
Waboroko / bunaha
path; road
Twee gedocumenteerde vormen
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Time & ideas
Wabuka
a little while ago
Klemtoon: wah-BOO-kah
Webonary
Time & ideas
Emelia
new
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Time & ideas
Iri
name
ASJP / De Goeje (1928)
Aa
No word found. Try another spelling or category.
The Lokono alphabet
The community dictionary lists 21 letters. Circumflexes indicate a long vowel: â = aa, ê = ee, î = ii, ô = oo and û = uu.
A Á Â · B · Ch · D · E É Ê · F · H · I Í Î · J · K · L · M · N Ñ · O Ó Ô · P · R · S · T · U Ú Û Ü · W · Y
A starting point, not the final word
Forms differ between Suriname, Guyana and French Guiana. Prefer the usage of speakers and the community where you learn.
Webonary: Academic Council for Lokono-Ajian, Juan Ramón Avilés Morales en Lokono elders. ASJP data: Cecil H. Brown, bron C.H. de Goeje (1928), CC BY 4.0. Accessed August 1, 2026.