Cree

The Cree word for “sun” is ᐲᓯᒻ (pîsim). The term refers to the star around which the Earth revolves.

The Cree word for happy is môciki-ayâw. The adjective môciki-ayâw is used to describe a person or state of being that is contented or joyous.

The Cree word for rock is ᐊᓯᓂᕀ. This term refers to a large stone or a boulder.

The Cree word for medicine is ᒪᐢᑭᐦᑮᐩ. The term refers to a substance used to promote healing.

The English phrase “thank you” is said in Cree as ᑭᓇᓈᐢᑯᒥᑎᐣ. This phrase is used as an expression of gratitude.

Plains Cree has no single word for “brother”. You say nistês for “my older brother” and nisîmis for “my younger brother or sister”.

The phrase “hi, how are you?” in Cree is ᑖᓂᓯ. ᑖᓂᓯ is a common greeting used to say hello and ask about someone’s well-being.

The Cree word for American bison (Bison bison) is paskwâwi-mostos.

The English phrase “great grandma” is translated to Cree as chapan. chapan is used to refer to the mother of one’s grandmother or grandfather.

ᑖᓂᓯ is the Cree way to say hey. ᑖᓂᓯ is used as a greeting to say hello or hey.