Formal:
* Kîya, nisîmis! (Cree: ᑭᔭ, ᓂᓯᒥᓵ!) - This is a more formal way to address a child. It literally translates to "Hello, little one!"
* Kîya, wâpamêw! (Cree: ᑭᔭ, ᐙᐸᒥᐤ!) - This also means "Hello, little one!" and is a bit more informal.
Informal:
* Tânisi, nisîmis! (Cree: ᐚᐣᓴ, ᓂᓯᒥᓵ!) - This is a more informal greeting, meaning "Hello, little one!"
* Kîya, nêhiyâw! (Cree: ᑭᔭ, ᓃᐦᔨᐤ!) - This means "Hello, child!"
Other options:
* Tânisi, wâpamêw! (Cree: ᐚᐣᓴ, ᐙᐸᒥᐤ!) - This is a combination of the formal and informal greetings, meaning "Hello, little one!"
* Miyo, wâpamêw! (Cree: ᒥᔨᐤ, ᐙᐸᒥᐤ!) - This is a softer and more gentle greeting, meaning "Hello, little one!"
Important Note:
Cree is a diverse language with many dialects. The exact pronunciation and spelling of these greetings may vary slightly depending on the specific dialect.
It's always best to check with a fluent Cree speaker for the most accurate pronunciation and greeting for your specific situation.