ᒫᒋᐏᐣ
maciwin
The English phrase "hunting" is translated into Cree as ᒫᒋᐏᐣ (maciwin).
This noun refers to the act of chasing and killing animals for sport or to use their parts.
Meaning: chasing and killing animals for sport or to use its parts (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is maciwin.
Did you know?
- In Cree culture, the act of ᒫᒋᐏᐣ is often viewed as a spiritual partnership between the hunter and the animal, rather than a conquest.
- While English uses 'hunting' for many different animals, Cree speakers might use different morphological variations to specify whether one is hunting land animals, birds, or water creatures.
- In many Cree dialects, the concept of 'hunting' is not just a single noun but is often expressed through verbs that describe the specific action of pursuing or capturing, such as 'tracking' or 'following'.
Example conversation
Two people are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- Aᒫᒋᐏᐣ ᓂᐩᐣ ᐣᐃᐣ.mâciwân nin nin.I am going hunting.
- Bᒫᒋᐏᐣ ᑭᐣᐄᐣ ᐣᐃᐣ ᐣᐃᐣ?mâciwân kinân nin nin?Is hunting your plan?
- Aᐩᐣ, ᒫᒋᐏᐣ ᐣᐃᐣ ᐣᐃᐣ.n, mâciwân nin nin.Yes, hunting is it.
- Bᐣᐃᐣ ᐣᐃᐣ ᒫᒋᐏᐣ.nin nin mâciwân.I like hunting.
