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Welcome to our Cree vocabulary page! Cree is an Algonquian language, related to other languages like Ojibwe and Mesquakie. We have included twenty basic Cree words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Cree Indian words in our online picture glossaries. If you'd like to know a word that is not in these wordlists, you can take part in our Indian translations fundraiser or visit our main Cree language site for more free resources.
English (Français) | Cree Words |
One (Un) | Peyak |
Two (Deux) | Nîso |
Three (Trois) | Nisto |
Four (Quatre) | Newo |
Five (Cinq) | Nîyânan |
Man (Homme) | Napew |
Woman (Femme) | Iskwew |
Dog (Chien) | Atim |
Sun (Soleil) | Pîsim |
Moon (Lune) | Tipiskâw pîsim |
Water (Eau) | Nîpîy |
White (Blanc) | Wâpiskâw |
Yellow (Jaune) | Osâwâw |
Red (Rouge) | Mihkwâw |
Black (Noir) | Kaskitewâw |
Eat (Manger) | Michisiw |
See (Voir) | Wâpiw |
Hear (Entendre) | Pehtam |
Sing (Chanter) | Nikamew |
Leave (Partir) | Nakatew |
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