Cree

In Cree, “welcome” is said as ᑕᐚᐤ. The phrase is used as a greeting given upon someone’s arrival.

The Cree word for a tipi is ᐑᑭᐚᒻ (wîkiwâm). ᐑᑭᐚᒻ refers to a cone-shaped tent traditionally constructed using wooden poles and animal skins.

The Cree word for school is ᑭᐢᑭᓄᐦᐊᒫᑐᐏᑲᒥᐠ. This noun refers to an institution dedicated to teaching and learning.

The Cree word for sky is ᑭᓯᐠ.

In Plains Cree you say Hiy hiy for “thank you”. The longer Kinanâskomitin means “I thank you”.

The Cree word for “river” is sîpîy. The word refers to a large stream of water that drains a landmass.

Hello in Cree is ᑖᓂᓯ. ᑖᓂᓯ is used as a greeting to say hello.

The Cree word for baby is ᐊᅪᓯᐢ. ᐊᅪᓯᐢ refers to a very young human being.

The Cree word for spirit is aḥcāhk. The term aḥcāhk is a noun used to refer to a soul.

The Cree word for cigarette is ᐸᐦᑭᐧᓭᑲᓂᐢ. The term refers to a thin roll of tobacco made for smoking.