mesgei'
The English word "sorry" is translated into Mi'kmaq as mesgei'.
mesgei' is used as an interjection to express regret or sorrow.
Meaning: expression of regret or sorrow (intj)
Did you know?
- The word mesgei' is used interchangeably for both 'sorry' and 'thank you' in many Mi'kmaq communities. It expresses a general sense of gratitude and humility rather than just regret.
- Using mesgei' as a way to say 'sorry' often implies a desire to restore harmony and balance within the community, moving beyond a simple apology.
- Mi'kmaq is a polysynthetic language, meaning it can build very long words by adding many parts together. While mesgei' is a short interjection, other words for sorrow can be entire sentences in one word.
