O:nenh Ronwanonhsarorokskon
O:nenh Ronwanonhsarorokskon is how to say Merry Christmas in Mohawk.
This phrase is used to express good wishes during the Christmas season.
Meaning: good wishes at Christmas time (phrase)
Did you know?
- Because Mohawk is a polysynthetic language, a single long word can contain the grammatical equivalent of an entire English sentence, making the phrase look much more complex than 'Merry Christmas'.
- The phrase O:nenh Ronwanonhsarorokskon contains a word for 'good' that is linked to the concept of health and wellness rather than just a positive mood.
- The term for 'Christmas' in the phrase is often a descriptive adaptation of the Christian story, essentially translating to 'the time of the birth of Jesus'.
Example conversation
Two friends meet on the street during the holiday season.
- OkwariO:nenh Ronwanonhsarorokskon, Tekakwitha!Merry Christmas, Tekakwitha!
- TekakwithaO:nenh Ronwanonhsarorokskon tsi ne, Okwari!Merry Christmas to you, Okwari!
- OkwariKá:re kahnawà:hron tsi ne?Is your family well?
- TekakwithaHa, kahnawà:hron tsi tsi'kwen.Yes, my family is well.
