Ojibway Language

Ojibway Language Lesson


 

  • Aanii


 

        Hello


 


 

  • Miigwech


 

        Thank you


 

  • Aaniish Eshnikaazyin


 

        What is your name?


 

  •  ____ Ndishnikaaz


 

        My name is ________


 

  • Beindigain


 

        Come in


 

  • Gi zah gin


 

        I love you


 

  • Baamaapii


 

        Until next time


 

  • Ahmik


 

        Beaver


 


 

  • Mkwa


 

        Bear


 


 

  • Mshiikenh


 

        Turtle


 


 


 

Pronunciation Guide for Nishnaabemwin Vowel Sounds


 

Short:                                

A        as in rush               

i                as in sit               

o        as in book


 

Long:

aa        as in all

ii                as in week

oo        as in row

c                as in red

                                       


 

Submitted by Donna Mary Simpson


 

Source: LEXICONS, FOR STUDENTS OF NISHNAABEWIN, Department of Native Studies, University of Sudbury


 

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