ᒥᔪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᑮᓯᑳᐤ
miyo-kanata-kîsikâw
The English phrase "happy canada day" is translated into Cree as ᒥᔪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᑮᓯᑳᐤ (miyo-kanata-kîsikâw).
This phrase is a greeting used to wish someone a pleasant Canada Day holiday.
How do you pronounce it?
miyo-kanata-kîsikâw
Did you know?
- The phrase uses the Cree syllabary, a writing system developed in the 19th century that allows readers to identify the consonant and vowel sound of a syllable from a single character.
- Cree is a polysynthetic language, meaning a single word can often express a complex thought that would require an entire sentence in English.
- The word ᒥᔪ (miyo) originates from a root meaning 'good', but in Cree culture, it is often used to describe a state of holistic wellness or harmony rather than just a positive emotion.
Examples in context
- ᒥᔪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᑮᓯᑳᐤ!miyo kanata kīsikāw!Happy Canada Day!
Example conversation
Two neighbors greet each other on the street.
- Aᐐᐪᐤᐤ, ᒥᔪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᑮᓯᑳᐤ!Tawow, miyu kanata kîsikâw!Hello, happy Canada Day!
- Bᒥᔪ ᑲᓇᑕ ᑮᓯᑳᐤ ᑭᐘ!miyu kanata kîsikâw kiw!Happy Canada Day to you too!
- Aᐐᐪᐤᐤ ᑭᐘ ᒥᔪ ᑮᓯᑳᐤ?Tawow kiw miyu kîsikâw?Are you having a good day?
- Bᐁᐤᐤ, ᒥᔪ ᑮᓯᑳᐤ!êyow, miyu kîsikâw!Yes, it is a good day!
