ᐦᐃᐩ ᐦᐃᐩ
hiy hiy
Thanks in Cree is said as ᐦᐃᐩ ᐦᐃᐩ (hiy hiy).
The phrase ᐦᐃᐩ ᐦᐃᐩ is a common and versatile way to express appreciation or gratitude.
Meaning: used to express appreciation or gratitude (intj)
How do you pronounce it?
hiy hiy
Did you know?
- Because Cree is a polysynthetic language, a single long word can often replace an entire English sentence of thanks and well-wishes.
- In some contexts, expressing gratitude in Cree involves acknowledging the interconnectedness of the community rather than just the individual who helped.
- The Cree writing system used for ᐦᐃᐩ ᐦᐃᐩ is called syllabics, which was developed in the 19th century to allow Indigenous people to achieve high literacy rates quickly.
Example conversation
A person receives a gift from a friend.
- Aᒫᐩᐩ, ᐩᐣ ᐩᐣ ᐩᐣ ᐩᐣ.Maapi, nî-nî-nî-nî.Here is something for you.
- Bᐦᐃᐩ ᐦᐃᐩ!Hiy hiy!Thanks!
- Aᐩᐣ ᐩᐣ ᐩᐣ.nî-nî-nî.You are welcome.
