ᒥᓛᓯᑖᓐ
miyâstêw-kîsikâw
The English phrase "good morning" is translated into Cree as ᒥᓛᓯᑖᓐ (miyâstêw-kîsikâw).
ᒥᓛᓯᑖᓐ is used when you see someone for the first time in the morning.
Meaning: when seeing someone for the first time in the morning (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
miyâstêw-kîsikâw
Did you know?
- Because Cree is a polysynthetic language, a single word like ᒥᓛᓯᑖᓐ can function as an entire sentence, encoding the subject, the action, and the state of being.
- In many Cree dialects, the concept of 'good' is deeply tied to the idea of 'being well' or 'being healthy', meaning a morning greeting often implicitly wishes for the listener's wellness.
- Cree is an Algonquian language where many greetings are designed to acknowledge the relationship between the speaker and the listener rather than just the time of day.
Examples in context
- ᒥᓛᓯᑖᓐ.milâsitân.Good morning.
Example conversation
Two neighbors meet outside their homes at sunrise.
- Aᒥᓛᓯᑖᓐ!Milaasitaan!Good morning!
- Bᒥᓛᓯᑖᓐ, ᑕᓂᓯ ᑭᔭ?Milaasitaan, tanisi kiya?Good morning, how are you?
- Aᓇᑯᐣ, ᑭᔭ ᑕᓂᓯ?Nakōn, kiya tanisi?I'm good, and you?
- Bᓇᑯᐣ, ᒫᑲᐣ!Nakōn, mākan!I'm good, thanks!
