Later this week, many of us will celebrate tapaalintioni kiišikahki ‘a day of love.’ Regardless of how you celebrate, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to remind your loved ones how much you care or tell someone new how you’re feeling. Check out the phrases below to share your feelings in Myaamiaataweenki ‘the Miami language.’
ayoolhka waahseehkamani alaankwaki ‘you shine brighter than the stars’
ayoolhka weehkapesiyani iihkisaminki ‘you are sweeter than maple syrup’
Click on each phrase to hear it pronounced in the Myaamia Dictionary.
While these lines work well for the upcoming holiday, they aren’t just for Valentine’s Day. You might try them on the cute person at the next social dance if you’re feeling bold 😉
Do you know any other Myaamia pickup lines? Share them in the comments!
Bonus points if it’s culturally relevant AND in Myaamiaataweenki.
Neewe
Neewe ‘thank you’ to Myaamia Center staff; Ciinkwia ‘Jarrid Baldwin,’ Dr. Hunter Lockwood Thompson, and Dr. David Costa for translating these phrases. Neewe to Megan Sekulich and Chris Bowyer for sharing their best pickup lines for this post!
Aacimotaatiiyankwi 
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