How to Say “Spirit” in Cree

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aḥcāhk
The Cree word for spirit is aḥcāhk.
The term aḥcāhk is a noun used to refer to a soul.
Meaning: soul (noun)

Did you know?

  • The Cree language uses a complex system of animacy, meaning the grammar changes depending on whether the aḥcāhk being discussed is considered an animate or inanimate force.
  • In Cree worldview, everything in nature can possess a form of 'aḥcāhk', meaning rocks or rivers might have a spirit just as people do.
  • In traditional Cree storytelling, the aḥcāhk of an animal is often viewed as having equal or greater wisdom than that of a human.

Example conversation

Two people talking about a traditional teaching.

  1. A

    kīci-aḥcāhk ohi.
    kici-ahcaahk ohi.
    This is a great spirit.
  2. B

    ēya, kīci-aḥcāhk ohi.
    eya, kici-ahcaahk ohi.
    Yes, it is a great spirit.
  3. A

    aḥcāhk nīwāhk.
    ahcaahk niwaahk.
    The spirit is strong.
  4. B

    nīwāhk mīso.
    niwaahk miso.
    It is very strong.
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