Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

Episode 9B - Giigidowinan

• Ozaamikamig! This is too much!  Exaggerated.
• Thought: It has snowed so much that we cannot get out of the driveway!  (describing something that   is too excessive)
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• Gawesaa! Hawesaa! Oh! My goodness!  Expectations failed.  To   describe failure
• Thought: Our team lost at the end.

  We ran out of gas. (something disappointing)

• Yo hooho! Used to express astonishment often   disapprovingly, oh my, oh my goodness,   goodness gracious
• Thought: Yo hooho! How did you get that black eye?
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• Owa! Owaa! A Wow factor. Expressing admiration,   pleased, impressed.  Possessing beauty.   Appealing.
• Thought: Owa! Great idea! Owa! Looking great! 
• Wa wa wa! Astonishing. Inconceivable.  Far-  fetched.    Unimaginable, unthinkable,   unbelievable.
• Thought: I lost my homework! I lost all my money at   the casino.  I forgot my wallet.
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• Naanabaawish! Came too late.
• Thought: The fire truck arrived too late.
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• Ambegish! I wish that….
• Thought: I wish I was done my essay. I wish I had a   vacation.  I wish I can go, too.
• Babanaadakamig! Disappointment, it didn’t work out. Letdown.    What a blow! 
• Thought: Hopeful expectations have failed to surface and disrupts positive feeling
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• Gaanaganaa! What if it was so? How I wish…
• Thought: I wish I could take my kids for a vacation at Disneyland.
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• Gagwaanisagikamig! How horrible! A catastrophe. A tragic   event.
• Thought: There was a tornado that came by that destroyed homes.
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• Whaa! Impressed with how something looks
• Thought: Admiring a friend’s car going by
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• Awegodogwen igo baakaj? What in the world is happening?
• Thought: a police man came by ( causing alarm)
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• Howa! Very impressive!
• Thought: Admiring someone’s work or talent.
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• Amanj igo! I don’t know. (wondering about….)
• Thought: Response to….Was their baby born yet? Did she   receive her gst cheque?
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• Whaa! Impressed with the look of something
• Thought: Look at the nice car driving by. Your dress has a wow   factor.
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• Aigee! Duh! Action or statement deemed foolish or stupid   absurd
• Thought: He felt foolish when he forgot where he parked.
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• Aigee! No kidding! Annoyed way to express that   something said is known or obvious
• Thought: Don’t drive with the shade covering your windshield.

• Beka! Beka! Wait! Wait up!
• Thought: Wait for me!
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• Mii’iwe! That’s all! I am done! Conclusion.
• Thought: When one is done explaining something or discussing something. 
• Ashigesh! Something did not pan out as expected negatively  Thought:  It can be embarrassing but can be expressed in a   funny   way.

• Magizhaa gaye! Perhaps! Maybe.
• Thought: In response to a matter, you are not sure of
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• Haamsa! Maajitaadaa! Okay! Let’s start!
• Thought: Starting a meeting or activity.
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• Gidaagiinaa! You should have said! Usually to make it   sound funny. Or behaving like they know   everything
• Thought: Expressing funny or wisecracking comments or cheeky
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• Zhigo! Zhigwa! And so…   What’s up?
• Thought: As a ice breaker when starting to chat with someone.
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• Gegoo na! What is happening?
• Thought: Asking what is going on when you get a call.
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• Gangegoo aapiinch! Nothing at all!
• Thought: In response to what is happening.
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• Weweni ‘igo Do it carefully!
• Thought: Do the job with care! Take care!
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• Ayaangwaamizin! Be safe out there!
• Thought: A farewell message to be careful and safe out there.
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• Waawiingezi! Showing great care about details. Precise.
• Thought: S/he does the job meticulously.
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• Weweni debinaak! Lacking proper care. Done any old way. 
• Thought: It was done poorly.
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• Noojigo Erratic. Carelessly.
• Thought: The job was done without care hastily.
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• Maamaazhiish! Showing lack of care! Careless and lazy way!
• Thought: Done in a haphazard way.

• Apiichiyaab igo! Hurry up. Do it immediately.
• Thought: Go to bed now. ( scolding a child that should be in bed already but is not)
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• Giga-waabamin minawaa. I will see you again.
• Thought: Farewell statement to family and friends
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• Giga-waabamin naagaj! I will see you later.
• Thought: Farewell statement to your family.

Episode 9A - Giigidowinan

• For the second language learner who may learn the language along with your children or friends
• gete-anishinaabek expressions said informally to one another as family or friends
• stay humble no one is greater than anyone else
• Laugh heartily – the language is picturesque vivid and funny describing the world around us.
• Question: Geget ina?   Really?
• Answer: Mii sa go geget! Yes, really!
• Answer: Mii eya gaa-noondaamaan. Really! That’s what I heard!
• Answer: Ganabach sa geget. I believe so.
• Answer: Miinage! Yes. (in agreement)
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• Thought: When you respond to a story. Geget ina? 
• The other person might respond back. Mii sa go geget!
• Manoo! Daga Manoo!   Let it be!  Let it go!  Let it pass!  Never   mind!
• Mii go manoo! Ignore it! It doesn’t matter!  Don’t concern   yourself!  Disregard on purpose.
• Thought: It’s alright, don’t worry about it.
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• Naegaaj igo! Take it easy!
• Naegaaj! Daga Naegaaj! Mellow out!  Go with flow!  Cool it!  Lay   back!  Chill   out!
• Thought: Take control of yourself. Calm down.  Compose   yourself. 
• • Daga sa naa! Frustrated by someone’s rude or inappropriate action. To inform someone they are being intrusive or annoying
  • Thought: Do you mind? Shut the door it’s cold out.
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  • Daga sa naa! Do you mind?
  • Thought: It’s getting very late. Let’s eat now.
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  • Aangwaamas! At last! At long last!  Finally!
  • Thought: S/he finally arrived after waiting all day.
  • S/he finally got done. (After waiting for a long time)

    

  • Miinange! Yes! Yes, of course!
  • Thought: Is this what you want?
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  • Zhemaag! Right away! Immediately.
  • Thought: Go right away?
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  • Agaawaa igo! Reluctantly.
  • Thought: S/he almost didn’t go!
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  • Aazha gegaa! It is almost ready!
  • Thought: Is the laundry almost done? Is the game almost done?
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  • Akawe! Wait!
  • Thought: Wait till I get done!
  • Akawe da ga! Wait a minute!
  • Thought: expressed with a bit of annoyance.
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  • Giimooch igo! Secretly!
  • Thought: Buy the gift without anyone noticing.
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  • Maamakaach! Incredible!
  • Thought: It is incredible that you made it traveling through the storm.
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Episode 8C - Aandi ezhaayan?

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

Episode 8B - Aandi ezhaayan?

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe 

Where are you going? Questions and Answers

Aandi ezhaayan?

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

Episode 8A - Aandi ezhaayan?

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe 

Where are you going? Questions and Answers

Aandi ezhaayan?

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

 

 

Aandi ezhaayan?
Where are you going?

 

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii-ando-anokii.                                                             I am going to work.

1^st            Gigii-ando-anokii na bijiinaago?                           Did you work yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii-izhaa iskoniganing                            I am going to the reserve.

1^st            Wiijiiwishin.                                                           Come with me.

^{2st                          Kaawin daanokii gosha megwaa.                                               No, I am working right now.}

                                   

1^st            Gigii-izhaa na iskoniganing  bijiinaago?                            Did you work yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii-ando-giziibiiga’ige giziibiiga’igamigong.              I am going to go and do laundry at the laundry mat.

1^st            Gigii-giziibiiga’ige na bijiinaago giziibiiga’igamigong?                              Did you do laundry at the laundry mat yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii-ando-biinichige nimaamaa’ens endaad.                                                               I am going to go and tidy up at my auntie’s house.

1^st            Gigii-ando-biinichige na gimaamaa’ens endaad bijiinaago?                              Did you go and tidy up at your auntie’s yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii’izhaa zaaga’iganing                          I am going to the lake.

                                                                       

1^st            Gigii’izhaa na zaaga’iganing bijiinaago?  Did you go to the lake                                                                                                                                                     yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii-ando-wiisin niwiijiiwaagan endaad.  I am going to go and eat at my friend’s place.

1^st            Gigii-ando-wiisin na giwiijiiwaagan endaad bijiinaago?                        Did you go and eat at your friend’s place yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii’izhaa wiisiniwigamigong              I am going to the restaurant.

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1^st            Gigii’izhaa na wiisiniwigamigong bijiinaago?                                 Did you go to the restaurant yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii’izhaa Gaa-Okoteg                                                I am going to Winnipeg.

1^st            Gigii’izhaa na Gaa-Okoteg bijiinaago?                               Did you go to                                                                                                                                                   Winnipeg yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii-ando’agoodoo  I am going to go out and snare rabbits.

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1^st            Gigii-ando’agoodoo ina bijiinaago?  Did you go and snare rabbits yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

1^st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going?

2^nd           Niwii’izhaa gikinoo’amaadiiwigamigong.      I am going to the school.

1^st            Gigii’izhaa na gikinoo’amaadiiwigamigong bijiinaago?        Did you go to the school yesterday?

2^nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.

                  Giga-waabamin minawaa.     I will see you again.

                  Giga-waabamin naagach.                        I will see you later.

                 

 

Episode 7 - Aaniin Edoodaman Megwaa?

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe 

What are you doing? Present tense & Present Tense

Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing now? 

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

Present tense:

Aaniin edoodaman megwaa?  What are you doing?

Giizizekonidiz megwaa. I am cooking a meal for myself right now.

Past tense:

Aaniin ga-doodaman?  What were you doing?

Gi-giizekonidiz. I was cooking a meal for myself.

Present tense:

Aaniin edoodaman megwaa?                What are you doing?

Nimaa’ishkam megwaa.                            I am shopping right now.

Past tense:

Aaniin ga-doodaman?                                  What were you doing?

Gii-maa’ishkam.                                               I was shopping.

Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing right now?
Dazhiikaanan onaaganan megwaa. I am doing the dishes.  
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-dazhiikaanan onaaganan.  I was doing the dishes.

Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing now?
ditibiwebishkige megwaa. I am riding on my bike right now.  
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-ditibiwebishkige.  I went to ride my bike.

Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing right now?
nizhezhaawii megwaa. I am exercising right now. 
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-zhezhaawii.  I was exercising. 
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa?   What are you doing?
Gikina’amaagoo megwaa.    I am being taught right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-gikina’amaagoo. I was being taught.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Daanokii megwaa.  I am working right now.  
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman?  What were you doing?
Gii-anokii.     I was working.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa?  What are you doing?
Daateshin megwaa.   I am resting right now.   
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman?  What were you doing?
Gii-ateshin.    I was resting.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa?  What are you doing?
Zhingishin megwaa.  I am lying down right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-zhingishin.   I was lying down.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
giziibiigininjii megwaa. I am washing my hands right now. 
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-giziibiigininjii.  I was washing my hands.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Biinichige megwaa. I am cleaning right now.  
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-biinichige. I was cleaning up.
Giga-waabamin minawaa. I will see you again.
Giga-waabamin naagaj.  I will see you later.
Giga-waabamin isa-pii.  I will see you then.
Haamsa.    Okay.
Note:
(There is no word for good-bye.)

Episode 6B - Aaniin ezhichigeyin?

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe 

What are you doing? Present tense, Singular & Plural

We are continuing with a series of Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing? 

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

 

Ji-izhichigeyin Commands 

 

Maajitaadaa Let’s start! 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?

Indoojaanimiz. I am busy.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

Indoojaanimizimin . We are all busy.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?

Ni-babamibiz. I am going for a drive.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

Ni-babamibizomin. We are going for a drive.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?

Ni- mazinibii'igan. I am drawing.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

Ni- mazinibii'iganan. We are all drawing.

Episode 6 - Aaniin ezhichigeyin?

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa 

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe 

What are you doing? Present tense, Singular & Plural

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

Ji-izhichigeyin Commands 

 

Maajitaadaa Let’s start! 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?

ni-wiisin. I am eating.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-wiisinmin. We are all eating.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni- giiwebatoo. I am going to run home.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-giiwebatoomin. We are all going to run home.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-babaamose. I am going for a walk.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-babaamosemin. We are all going for a walk.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?

ni-odaapinaa.  I am going to pick her/him up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-odaapinanaan. We are all going to pick her/him up.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-maajiigoz. I am going to move. (move away with belongings)

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-maajiigozimin. We are all moving. (move away with belongings)

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-naajinizha’ige. I am going to place an order.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-naajinizha’igemin. We are all going to place an order an order.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?

ni-diba’ige. I am going to pay.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-diba’igemin. We are all going to pay?

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-niibaw. I am going to stand up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-niibawimin. We are all going to stand up.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-dadibaajim. I am going to tell a story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-dadibaajimomin. We are all going to tell a story.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-zegaajim. I am going to tell a scary story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-zegaajimomin. We are all going to tell a scary story.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-giziinaagane. I am going to wash dishes.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-giziinaaganimin. We are all going to wash dishes.

 

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?

ni-jiishada’ige. I am going to sweep the floor.

Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?

ni-jiishada’igemin. We are all going to sweep the floor.

 

Episode 5 - Ji-izhichigeyin

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa 

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe 

We are learning commands today that have everyday use.

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

Ji-izhichigeyin Commands 

 

Maajitaadaa Let’s start! 

Anishinaabemodaa Let’s speak in Anishinaabe! 

Biindigen! Come in! (singular)  

Biindigeg! Come all in! (plural) 

Bizaan! Be quiet! 

Bizaag! All be quiet!  

Namadabin! Sit down! (singular) 

Namadabig! All sit down! (plural) 

Miigwech! Thank you! 

Miinawaa ikidon! Say it! (singular) 

Miinawaa ikidog! Say it! (plural) 

Ikidon miinawaa! Say it again! 

Aaniin inamanji’owan? How are you feeling? 

Gaawiin gigii-noondoosiinoon! I did not hear you. 

Waasikwanebidoon (waaskonenjigan) Turn on the light! 

Awenen zhigo nitam? Whose turn is it? 

Anokiin zhigwa! Work now! 

Gibichiin! Stop! 

Bizindan! Listen! 

Namadabin! Sit down!     

Bizaan ayaan! Settle down! 

Naagaj! Take it easy!  

Ando-namadabin! Go and sit down! 

Ando-namadabig! You all go and sit down!  

Miigwayak ! That’s great! 

Boonitoon iwe! Leave it alone! (inanimate)  

Booni! Leave him/her alone! (animate) 

Ambe omaa! Come here! 

Aandi? Where? 

Bimosen! Walk 

Gigaa-pangishin! You will fall down  

Mibimatoon or Mibatoon! Run 

Bisikan gi-biizikawaagan! Put on your coat! 

Giizikan gi-biizikawaagan! Take off your coat! 

Biinichigen! Clean up! (singular) 

Biinichigeg! All clean up! (plural) 

Jiishada’igen! Sweep the floor! (singular) 

Jiishada’igeg! Sweep the floor! (plural) 

Onishkaan! Wake up (singular) 

Onishkaag! Wake up! (plural) 

Giziinaaganen! Do the dishes! (singular) 

Giziinaaganag! Do the dishes (plural) 

Zhemaak! Right now 

 

 

Episode 4 - Indinawemaaganag Gizhaweniminin

Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa 

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe 

Why is it important to learn an informal greeting?

The objective is to learn Anishinaabe customs and etiquette on how to greet Elders, family, friends, community members and teachers.

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits. 

Episode 4 – Terms of endearment

The objective is to not only learn the terms of endearment but to use them more amongst family and to normalize the use of them again. Residential school disrupted our family closeness including use of kinship terms and terms of endearment. 

• Gi-zaagi’in I love you. You are precious to me. ​
• Gizhawenimin I love you. ​
• Giminwenimin I love you. (Romantic)​
• Aapiji gi-zaagi’in You are very precious to me.​
• Aapiji gizhawenimin I love you very much.​
• Aapiji giminwenimin I love you very much. (Romantic)​
• Aapiji gi-jiikenimin I like you a lot.
• ningozis my son​
• ningozisens my little son ​
• nindaanis my daughter​
• nindaanisens my little daughter​
• nisaye my older brother​
• nimise my older sister ​
• nishiime my younger brother/sister​
• nishimens my little brother/sister ​
• niwiijiiwaagan my friend