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How do you say goodbye in Blackfoot language?

There are a few ways to say goodbye in Blackfoot, depending on the context and level of formality:

Formal:

* Aaʼpiikssini (pronounced ah-pee-ksini): This is the most formal way to say goodbye. It literally means "I will see you again."

Informal:

* Aʼaʼpsi (pronounced ah-ah-psi): A shortened version of "Aaʼpiikssini", also meaning "I will see you again."

* Niʼpiʼtsii (pronounced ni-pi-tsi): This is a more casual goodbye, meaning "See you later."

More specific:

* Miitsʼiistootosi (pronounced miit-si-stoo-tosi): This means "Goodbye, I love you."

* Kitakssini (pronounced ki-tak-ssini): This means "Take care."

It's important to note that Blackfoot is a vibrant language with regional dialects, so pronunciations and usage can vary. It's always best to ask a fluent speaker for the most appropriate phrase in a specific situation.

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