Yakima Meaning in English

word

US

ˈjækɪmə

YAK-ih-muh

UK

ˈjækɪˌmɑː

YAK-ih-MAH

Definition

Yakima is a city in Washington state, USA, and also refers to the Yakama, a Native American people from the same area.

Usage & Nuances

Often refers to the city Yakima, but can also mean the Yakama Nation; spelling 'Yakama' is usually used for the Native American tribe. Common in discussions about U.S. geography, travel, or Native American history.

• Spanish: Yakima (ciudad) - Yakama (pueblo indígena)
• Portuguese (BR): Yakima (cidade) - Yakama (povo indígena)
• Portuguese (PT): Yakima (cidade) - Yakama (povo indígena)
• Chinese (Simplified): 亚基马（城市名） - 雅基马族（美洲原住民族）
• Chinese (Traditional): 亞基馬（城市名） - 雅基馬族（美洲原住民族）
• Hindi: Yakima (शहर) - Yakama (स्वदेशी समूह)
• Arabic: ياكيما (مدينة) - ياكيما (قبيلة السكان الأصليين)
• Bengali: Yakima
• Russian: Якима
• Japanese: ヤキマ
• Vietnamese: Yakima
• Korean: 야키마
• Turkish: Yakima
• Urdu: یاکِما
• Indonesian: Yakima

Example Sentences

I live in Yakima with my family.

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Yakima is famous for its apples.

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Many people visit Yakima for wine tours.

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Have you ever been to Yakima? It's beautiful in the spring.

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The Yakima Valley has some of the best wine in the state.

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The Yakima people have a rich cultural heritage in Washington.

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