ᑳᐸᓚᑲᔅᑴᐤ
kaapalakaskwew
The English word 'horse' is translated into Cree as ᑳᐸᓚᑲᔅᑴᐤ (kaapalakaskwew) or ᒥᐢᑕᑎᒼ.
Meaning: members of the species ''Equus ferus'' (noun)
Ways to say it
| Cree | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| ᑳᐸᓚᑲᔅᑴᐤ | kaapalakaskwew |
| ᒥᐢᑕᑎᒼ | mistatim |
Both forms refer to members of the species Equus ferus.
How do you pronounce it?
kaapalakaskwew
Did you know?
- In some Cree dialects, the name for 'horse' is derived from a phonetic adaptation of the French word 'cheval', a linguistic footprint left by the early fur traders.
- Because many Cree words are verb-based, you can describe a horse not just as a noun, but as a 'thing that is galloping' or 'a thing that is being ridden' by changing the word's structure.
- The concept of a 'horse' in Cree is often linked to the idea of 'wealth' and 'status' due to the animal's historical role in trade and prestige.
Example sentences for Cree are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Two people are looking at a field.
- Aᑳᐸᓚᑲᔅᑴᐤ ᓂᐤᐤᐤᐤ!kāpalakaskʷo ni-u-u-u!Look, a horse!
- Bᑳᐸᓚᑲᔅᑴᐤ ᒫᔅᑊᐤ.kāpalakaskʷo māsī-o.The horse is fast.
- Aᐅᐤ ᓂᐅᐤ ᑳᐸᓚᑲᔅᑴᐤ?ē-o nī-o kāpalakaskʷo?Do you have a horse?
- Bᐄ, ᑳᐸᓚᑲᔅᑴᐤ ᓂᐅᐤ.ī, kāpalakaskʷo nī-o.Yes, I have a horse.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “horse” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
