Tansi
Swampy Cree, everyday
In Swampy Cree, the Cree variety of northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan, "hello" is Tansi. It is also written tânisi in other spellings.
Meaning: greeting (phrase)
Is it said differently in some regions?
Swampy Cree is also called the N dialect. Spelling varies between communities because several writing conventions are in use.
Did you know?
- Cree is one of the most widely spoken Indigenous languages in Canada.
Examples in context
- Tansi, nimis.Hello, my older sister.
Example conversation
Jon greets his neighbor Rose at a store in Manitoba.
- JonTansi, Rose.Hello, Rose.
- RoseTansi!Hello!
