How to Say “Goodbye” in Cree

By Hannah Annie • Updated October 1, 2026

Kiwapamitin

The English phrase 'goodbye' is translated into Cree as Kiwapamitin.

Meaning: farewell (intj)

Did you know?

Cree is a polysynthetic language, meaning a single word like Kiwapamitin functions like an entire English sentence.
Because Kiwapamitin is rooted in the idea of seeing someone again, it is rarely used if the speaker does not expect to encounter the person again.
Depending on the specific Cree dialect, the ending of the word can change to reflect whether you are speaking to one person or a group.

Example conversation

Two friends are leaving a coffee shop.

A

Kiwapamitin.
Kiwapamitin.
I will see you.
B

Kiwapamitin!
Kiwapamitin!
See you!
A

Kā-wī-pāmamitin wīshik.
Kā-wī-pāmamitin wīshik.
We will see each other later.
B

Ēy, māshkēkō.
Ēy, māshkēkō.
Yes, take care.

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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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