How do you pronounce Sioux?

[Zebra]

I really want to know

In german we say ,,,,, see-oh-oox

What do you say!

 

[fncceo]

American Indians speak Yiddish ...

 

[fncceo]

Sometimes, they sprich Deutsch

 

[JGalt]

We say **** Off , Ze Bra .
Are you really that Chinese chap , Wan Kur ?

You Brits and Krauts are fighting again?

Don't make us come over there.

 

[Cellblock2429]

I really want to know

In german we say ,,,,, see-oh-oox

What do you say!

/——/ Sue

 

[JGalt]

AI Overview

"In German, the common term is Indianer (m) / Indianerin (f), but the more respectful and modern terms are Ureinwohner (original inhabitants) or Indigene Völker (Indigenous peoples), often with a regional qualifier like "amerikanische Ureinwohner". Crucially, Germans use Indianer (Native American) and Inder (person from India) for different groups, avoiding the English ambiguity.

Common Terms

• Indianer (m) / Indianerin (f): The classic word, widely understood for Native Americans, distinct from Inder (from India).
• Ureinwohner (m, plural Ureinwohner): Literally "original inhabitant," a good general term.
• Eingeborene (m/f, plural): Another word for "native" or "indigenous".

More Specific/Formal Terms

• Indigene Völker: "Indigenous peoples," often used academically or formally, e.g., Indigene Völker Perus (Indigenous Peoples of Peru).
• Amerikanische Ureinwohner: "American Indigenous people" or "Native Americans".

Key Distinction

• Indianer: Refers to Indigenous peoples of the Americas (North, Central, South).
• Inder / Inderin: Refers to people from the country India"

"The word "Sioux" (pronounced /suː/ or "soo") is an English/French term for the Oceti Sakowin, who call themselves "People of the Seven Council Fires" (pronounced roughly "oh-cheh-thee sha-ko-win"). They have their own names like Lakota, Dakota, & Nakota, but if you say "Sioux" like "sue," you're using the common English pronunciation, which is understood, though not their native term."

This video shows how to pronounce the word "Sioux":

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

I really want to know

In german we say ,,,,, see-oh-oox

What do you say!

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Born and raised in Sioux Falls, and I've said "Soo" all my life, as has everyone here.

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[OhPleaseJustQuit]

You Brits and Krauts are fighting again?

Don't make us come over there.

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Only the Brits.

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[sealybobo]

I really want to know

In german we say ,,,,, see-oh-oox

What do you say!

I will SUE you. It's so simple.

 

[Zebra]

Simple, and French

 

[sealybobo]

Simple, and French

I just can't get over the fact that if I call one of my relatives in Greece, they don't ask me when I'm going to come back to Greece.

Greeks call their country Elláda (Ελλάδα) or Hellas (Ελλάς), from the ancient name for the land and people (Hellenes), with the official name being the Hellenic Republic (Elliniki Dimokratia). The English word "Greece" comes from the Latin Graecia, used by the Romans, who named it after a small tribe (Graikoi) they encountered.
How do the Sioux pronounce Sioux?
AI says
Sounds like
soo

 

[Zebra]

I just can't get over the fact that if I call one of my relatives in Greece, they don't ask me when I'm going to come back to Greece.

Greeks call their country Elláda (Ελλάδα) or Hellas (Ελλάς), from the ancient name for the land and people (Hellenes), with the official name being the Hellenic Republic (Elliniki Dimokratia). The English word "Greece" comes from the Latin Graecia, used by the Romans, who named it after a small tribe (Graikoi) they encountered.
How do the Sioux pronounce Sioux?
AI says
Sounds like
soo

How do Germans promounce Germany?

Doitschland!

 

[fncceo]

You Brits and Krauts are fighting again?

Don't make us come over there.

This time, we lock them both in the same room and let them sort it out.