Taino Prayer

The "Our Father" Prayer in the Taino Language

Guakia Baba Our Father
turey toca is in sky
Guami-ke-ni Lord of land and water
Guami-caraya-guey Lord of moon and sun
guarico guakia come to us
tayno-ti the good-the tall
bo-matun the big-the generous
busica guakia give to us
aje-cazabi tubercles (cassava) for bread
Jurican-ua Bad Spirit-no
Maboya-ua Ghost-no
Jukiyu-jan Good Spirit-yes
Diosa of Jah
nabori daca servant am i
Jan-jan catu So be it.

This translation comes courtesy of the Jatibonicu Taino Tribal Nation.
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