How do you say welcome in Tlingit?

There isn't a single, direct translation for "welcome" in Tlingit. However, depending on the context and situation, you can use:

For a general greeting:

* Shaaḵ wúu! (pronounced: sha-ak woo) - This literally translates to "You are good!" and is a common greeting that can be used as a friendly "welcome."

For a specific welcoming phrase:

* Yaaḵw! (pronounced: yak-oo) - This means "Come in!" and is a welcoming phrase for someone entering your home or space.

For a more formal welcome:

* Ḵ'áaḵw. Yaakw! (pronounced: k-aa-ak-oo yak-oo) - This translates to "Welcome. Come in!" and is a polite and formal way to welcome someone.

Other options:

* Shaaḵw. Wúu? (pronounced: sha-ak-oo woo) - This means "Good. How are you?" and can be used as a way to welcome someone and start a conversation.

* Ḵ'áaḵw. Angoon k'í kwaa? (pronounced: k-aa-ak-oo ang-oon k-ee k-waa) - This means "Welcome. What are you doing?" and is a way to greet someone and show interest in their visit.

It's important to remember that Tlingit is a complex language with nuances and different dialects. The best way to learn the most appropriate welcome phrase is to ask a Tlingit speaker or consult with a language resource.