kááhsin
The Blackfoot word for grandmother is kááhsin.
The term refers to the mother of a person's parent.
Meaning: mother of someone's parent (noun)
Did you know?
- The Blackfoot language uses a complex system of 'classificatory kinship', where kááhsin can refer to a grandmother's sisters as well.
- The Blackfoot language has separate words for maternal and paternal grandparents, though kááhsin is the general term for grandmother.
- The concept of a grandmother in Blackfoot culture often encompasses the role of a storyteller and keeper of traditions for the younger generations.
Examples in context
- Kááhsin nitawit.I have a grandmother.
Example conversation
Sarah and Justin are looking at an old family photograph.
- SarahKááhsin iisíini?Is this your grandmother?
- JustinEe, kááhsin iisíini.Yes, this is my grandmother.
- SarahOosíisí iisíini?Is she here now?
- JustinEe, oosíisí.Yes, she is here.
