Umiaq: meaning, definitions and examples

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Umiaq

[ ˈuːmiˌɑːk ]

Noun

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Inuit culture

An umiaq is a large open boat used by the Inuit for transport and hunting. It is traditionally made from a wooden frame covered in walrus or seal skin.

Synonyms

Inuit boat, skin boat.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
Umiaq	Used in the same context as the first 'umiaq', emphasizing its cultural importance. During the summer, Inuit families would often travel in an umiaq to gather food and supplies
Inuit boat	Use when referring to the type of boat in a more general context, where the listener or reader may not be familiar with the term 'umiaq'. The Inuit boat, also known as an umiaq, is made traditionally with a wooden frame and animal skins
skin boat	Use when discussing the materials used in traditional watercraft or in a general context when the type of boat is made from animal skins. A skin boat was commonly used by indigenous Arctic communities for hunting and transportation

Word

Description / Examples

Umiaq

Used in the same context as the first 'umiaq', emphasizing its cultural importance.

During the summer, Inuit families would often travel in an umiaq to gather food and supplies

Inuit boat

Use when referring to the type of boat in a more general context, where the listener or reader may not be familiar with the term 'umiaq'.

The Inuit boat, also known as an umiaq, is made traditionally with a wooden frame and animal skins

skin boat

Use when discussing the materials used in traditional watercraft or in a general context when the type of boat is made from animal skins.

A skin boat was commonly used by indigenous Arctic communities for hunting and transportation

Examples of usage

The Inuit hunters used the umiaq to travel across the icy waters.
She sat at the front of the umiaq, scanning the horizon for seals.

Translations

Translations of the word "Umiaq" in other languages:

🇵🇹 umiaq

🇮🇳 उमिएक

🇩🇪 Umiaq

🇮🇩 umiaq

🇺🇦 уміяк

🇵🇱 umiaq

🇯🇵 ウミアック

🇫🇷 umiaq

🇪🇸 umiaq

🇹🇷 umiaq

🇰🇷 우미악

🇸🇦 أومياك

🇨🇿 umiaq

🇸🇰 umiaq

🇨🇳 乌米亚克 (Wūmǐyàkè)

🇸🇮 umiaq

🇮🇸 umiaq

🇰🇿 умияқ

🇬🇪 უმიაკი

🇦🇿 umiaq

🇲🇽 umiaq

Etymology

The word 'umiaq' comes from the Inuit language, specifically the Yupik and Inupiat dialects. It has been used for centuries by the indigenous peoples of the Arctic regions for transportation and hunting. The design and construction of the umiaq have remained relatively unchanged over the years, reflecting the deep connection between the Inuit people and their environment.