Kwe'
everyday
In Mi'kmaq the everyday greeting is Kwe'. It works as hello for any person at any time.
Say Kwe' when you meet someone. Adding nitap, meaning my friend, makes it warmer.
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
How do you pronounce it?
The apostrophe stands for a brief stop in the voice, and Kwe' sounds close to "kwey".
When do people say it?
Mi'kmaq is spoken in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and parts of Newfoundland and Quebec.
Did you know?
- The word Mi'kmaq means "the allies" and is the plural form, while Mi'kmaw is used for one person or as a describing word.
Example conversation
Maria and her friend Paul meet outside a community center in Nova Scotia.
- MariaKwe', nitap.Hello, my friend.
- PaulKwe', Maria.Hello, Maria.
