How to Say “Congratulations” in Mi’kmaq

By Hannah Annie • Updated October 1, 2026

weli-tla'sit

The Mi'kmaq word for congratulations is weli-tla'sit.

weli-tla'sit is used to express approbation.

Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)

Did you know?

The Mi'kmaq language possesses 'animacy', where nouns are categorized as either animate or inanimate, affecting how verbs of praise are conjugated.
In Mi'kmaq culture, expressing approbation often involves communal recognition rather than just individual praise, reflecting a worldview focused on collective well-being.
Mi'kmaq is an agglutinative language, meaning it builds complex ideas by adding several suffixes to a root word rather than using many separate words.

Example conversation

Jessica tells Joseph he passed his exam.

Jessica

Weli-tla'sit, Joseph!
Congratulations, Joseph!
Joseph

Wela'lio, Jessica.
Thank you, Jessica.
Jessica

Kwi-nana'u sa'ki.
You really did it.
Joseph

Kwi-nana'u, tawa'si!
I did it, friend!

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About The Author

Hannah Annie

Tân'si! I'm Hannah, a linguistic enthusiast, especially for the Cree language. When I'm not writing comprehensive guides on how to say diverse words in Cree, you might catch me wandering in the wilderness or diving into captivating animal documentaries. With passion as dynamic as a 'sawêsiw' (lynx) and a heart as warm as 'kîsikohk' (morning), I find joy in making bridges of communication. Empowered by 'kimâmowin' (respect), I'm determined to share the beauty of the Cree language, hoping the world will listen, one word at a time. Mi'kmaq is spoken not far from Cree, and it has become another language close to my heart, so you will now find my guides to Mi'kmaq here too. Kâ-nâkatêyihtahkik kinêtan-ayâyâstâhk ('always choose love') is my motto.

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