How to Say “Hello” in Swampy Cree
In Swampy Cree, the Cree variety of northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, “hello” is Tansi. It is also written tânisi in other spellings.
In Swampy Cree, the Cree variety of northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, “hello” is Tansi. It is also written tânisi in other spellings.
The Cree word for brother is ᓂᐢᑌᐢ. This noun is used to refer to a male sibling.
The English phrase “hi” is translated into Mi’kmaq as Gwe’. Gwe’ is used as a friendly and informal way to say hello or hi.
The Cree word for school is ᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒫᑐᐏᑲᒥᐠ. This noun refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.
In Mi’kmaq, teluisi is the way to say “my name is”. teluisi is a phrase used to identify oneself.
The English phrase “be quiet” is translated into Cree as kīyāmō. kīyāmō is used as a request or a command for someone to stop making noise.
The English word “no” is translated into Cree as ᓇᒨᔭ. ᓇᒨᔭ is used as a particle to show disagreement or to express negation.
In Mi’kmaq the everyday greeting is Kwe’. It works as hello for any person at any time. Say Kwe’ when you meet someone.
The word for donkey in Cree is ᓲᓲᐊᐧᑎᒼ. ᓲᓲᐊᐧᑎᒼ refers to a donkey, a domestic animal.
The Mi’kmaq word for welcome is pjila’si. pjila’si is a greeting given upon someone’s arrival.