Documentation:RelLex/Omaha Basic
Omaha Basic
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Language Name
Omaha-Ponca.
Alternate Language Names
Umóⁿhoⁿ, Umonhon, Paⁿka.
Region
Nevada and Oklahoma, United States.
Who
Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School.
Others Involved
Susan Freemont, Eugene Pappan (Elders); the Umóⁿhoⁿ Language Cultural Center, Title VII Department (Language Resources, Photos, Audio and Video Recordings); Unnamed Umóⁿhoⁿ Tribal members (Photos); Nebraska State Historical Society (Historical Photos); the Umóⁿhoⁿ Nation Public School Board of Education (Partnership with Omaha Public Schools); Omaha Public Schools (Support).
Publishing Information
This app was developed by Thornton Media, Inc. According to the iTunes listing, it was launched in 2013 and, as of mid-2025, most recently updated in 2018. The Google Play listing states that it was released in 2018 and was most recently updated in 2019.
How People are Cited
People are cited on the Credits tab of the app.
How Information is Cited
This dictionary does not explicitly cite the source of any of its information. However, Elders and other contributors are cited on the Credits tab.
Where is Information Coming from
This dictionary does not indicate where information is coming from or what sources were used. It appears that some information is coming from Elders and speakers.
Tools and Framework used
This dictionary is a mobile app.
Access
This dictionary is available for free from both the iTunes and Google Play stores.
Included Languages and Directionality
Omaha to English. The dictionary can only be searched in English.
Dialects Included
This is a dictionary of Omaha.
Type of Dictionary
This is a bilingual, mono-directional mobile app.
How are Entries Organised
In the Language section of the app, entries are organized topically in 23 categories, including Phrases, Animals, Body Parts, Health, and more. In the Search section of the app, entries are listed below the search bar alphabetically by English. The search function is only operational by English.
When a user selects a category in the Language section of the app, they are presented with three options: Learn, Games, and Quizzes. In Learn, users are taken to the list of words where, upon clicking the English headword, they can see and hear the Omaha translation along with a related image. Users can also record themselves saying the word and play it back. In Games, users can select from Easy, Medium, and Hard matching games. In Quizzes, users can select from Listening, Speaking, and Reading quizzes, each with specific instructions.
There is also a Culture Notes section on the app's home page which gives three options: Audio, Video, and Images. Audio contains children's songs, Video contains videos of speakers, and Images contains historical images of cultural events and family photos.
Other Features
| Feature | Included | More Information |
|---|---|---|
| Guide to use and understand | ❌ | |
| Audio | ✅ | In most entries |
| Images | ✅ | In most entries |
| Example phrases | ❌ | As their own entries |
| Speakers marked | ❌ | |
| Dialects marked | ❌ | Only one dialect included |
External Links
Find Omaha Basic on the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.languagepal.omahaandroid&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Find Omaha Basic on the iTunes store: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/omaha-basic/id705614006