Mamawi-ohtawimaw
The Cree word for 'creator' is Mamawi-ohtawimaw.
The term refers to one who creates.
Meaning: one who creates (noun)
Did you know?
- The Cree language is polysynthetic, meaning a single word like Mamawi-ohtawimaw can function as an entire sentence in English by combining multiple roots and affixes.
- The Cree language uses a complex system of 'animacy', where words are categorized as animate or inanimate, affecting how the 'creator' is described grammatically.
- The term Mamawi often carries the connotation of 'together' or 'all together', suggesting that creation is not a solitary act.
Example conversation
Two people are discussing the beauty of nature.
- AKîyâm Mamawi-ohtawimaw kî-itâkâwin kâ-isî-kâ-âwin.Kîyâm Mamawi-ohtawimaw kî-itâkâwin kâ-isî-kâ-âwin.The creator made this beautiful world.
- BÊyâ, mînowâtisiwin kâ-itâkâwin.Êyâ, mînowâtisiwin kâ-itâkâwin.Yes, it is a good creation.
- AMamawi-ohtawimaw kishkâpamina kîkîy.Mamawi-ohtawimaw kishkâpamina kîkîy.The creator sees all of us.
- BKî-itâkâwin kî-pâ-itâkâwin.Kî-itâkâwin kî-pâ-itâkâwin.The creation is finished.
