moyis
The Blackfoot word for home is moyis.
moyis refers to a house or a structure in which someone lives, acting as a synonym for a dwelling, abode or domicile.
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
Did you know?
- Traditional Blackfoot homes, such as the tipi, were highly mobile, meaning 'home' was often defined by the community and the hearth rather than a fixed set of walls.
- Blackfoot speakers may use different terminology to distinguish between a winter dwelling and a summer camp, concepts often merged into 'home' in English.
- In many Blackfoot dialects, the word moyis can refer to a specific physical structure like a lodge or a cabin, rather than the abstract concept of 'home' used in English.
Examples in context
- Moyis ii'pis.It is a house.
- Moyisistsi kii'piis.His house is small.
Example conversation
Michael and Ashley are talking about where Michael lives.
- MichaelMoyis nioo kii.This is my home.
- AshleyMoyis itsonaaki.The house is big.
- MichaelOokaai, itsonaaki.Yes, it is big.
- AshleyKii itsoosoi.It is not small.
