Mvskoke Language

Preserving our ancestral tongue for future generations

About the Mvskoke Language

Mvskoke (also spelled Muskogee) is the traditional language of the Muscogee (Creek) people. It belongs to the Muskogean language family and has been spoken by our ancestors for centuries.

Like many indigenous languages, Mvskoke faces challenges in the modern world. However, through dedicated language revitalization efforts, educational programs, and the commitment of our community, we are working to ensure that Mvskoke continues to be spoken for generations to come.

Learning and speaking Mvskoke connects us to our heritage, our ancestors, and each other. It carries our worldview, our values, and the wisdom of countless generations.

Words & Phrases

Start learning with these essential Mvskoke words and phrases

Hesci

Hello

Pronunciation: HISS-chee

Vnokeckv

Love

Pronunciation: vuh-NOH-ketch-kuh

Mvto

Thank you

Pronunciation: MUH-toh

Estonko?

How are you?

Pronunciation: es-TOHN-koh

Mvskoke Alphabet

The Mvskoke language uses the Latin alphabet with specific sounds and pronunciations

a

Creek Name

ah

Sound

ah

c

Creek Name

chee

Sound

ch or j

e

Creek Name

ee

Sound

ih or ee

f

Creek Name

fee

Sound

f or v

h

Creek Name

hee

Sound

h

i

Creek Name

ay

Sound

ay

k

Creek Name

kee

Sound

k or g

l

Creek Name

lee

Sound

l

m

Creek Name

mee

Sound

m

n

Creek Name

nee

Sound

n

o

Creek Name

oh

Sound

oh

p

Creek Name

pee

Sound

p or b

r

Creek Name

three

Sound

the or th

s

Creek Name

see

Sound

s or z

t

Creek Name

tee

Sound

t or d

u

Creek Name

oo

Sound

oo

v

Creek Name

uh

Sound

uh

w

Creek Name

wee

Sound

w

y

Creek Name

yes

Sound

y

Numbers in Mvskoke

Learn to count from one to ten

Hvmken

Number

1

Sound

Hum-ghen

Hokkolen

Number

2

Sound

Hohk-koh-len

Tuccenen

Number

3

Sound

Dooch-chee-nen

Osten

Number

4

Sound

Ohs-den (or Osh-den)

Cahkepen

Number

5

Sound

Jah-ghee-ben

Epaken

Number

6

Sound

Ee-bah-ghen

Kolvpaken

Number

7

Sound

Goh-luh-bah-ghen

Cenvpaken

Number

8

Sound

Jen-uh-bah-ghen

Ostvpaken

Number

9

Sound

Ohs-duh-bah-ghen (or Osh-duh-bah-ghen)

Palen

Number

10

Sound

Bah-len

Santa Rosa Band of Creek Indians

Po Monken Heyvt os

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