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How do you say goodnight in cree?

There are actually a few ways to say "goodnight" in Cree, depending on the dialect and the specific context:

Formal:

* Kinānimaciwin (pronounced ki-nah-ni-mah-chi-win): This is a more formal way to say "goodnight" and is often used in situations where you want to be respectful.

* Animāciwin (pronounced ah-ni-mah-chi-win): This is a similar, but slightly less formal, way to say "goodnight".

Informal:

* Nīsh (pronounced neesh): This is a more informal and common way to say "goodnight" between friends and family.

* Mīna (pronounced mee-nah): This is another informal way to say "goodnight", often used among younger people.

Other options:

* Shīna (pronounced shee-nah): This literally translates to "sleep", and can be used as a polite way to say "goodnight".

* Atikomin (pronounced ah-ti-ko-min): This literally translates to "go to sleep" and can also be used as a polite way to say "goodnight".

Remember:

* Cree has many different dialects, so the specific words and pronunciations may vary depending on the region.

* It's always best to ask a fluent speaker if you're unsure about the correct way to say something.

It's great that you're interested in learning Cree!

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