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Explore the basics of greetings and introductions in the Ojibway language with this comprehensive guide. Learn key phrases such as "Boozhoo" for hello and "Aaniin" for hi. Discover how to ask for names, origins, and well-being with phrases like "Aaniin ezhinikaazoyin?" (What is your name?) and "Aandi Wenjiiyin?" (Where are you from?). You'll also find vocabulary for common feelings and general conversation starters. Perfect for beginners and those interested in Indigenous languages, enhancing your communication skills in Ojibway.
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Ojibway LNO 0A Greetings and Introductions
Hello, Hi • Boozhoo Hello • Aaniin Southern Hi Greeting
Greetings • Aaniin ezhinikaazoyin what is your name ? • ________ ndizhinikaaz My name is____ • Aandi Wenjiiyin Where are you from? • ________ndoonjii I am from_________
How are you? • Aaniin ezhi-’ayaayan How are you feeling • Mino-’ayaa I feel good • Mano-’ayaa I feel bad. • Ndaakoz I am sick • Ni-aakozi I am sick
Awenen Awe who is that? • Awenen Giin who are you? • Niin Me or I • Giin You • Wiin They
Yes or no • Eyaa Yes • Gaawiin No • Gaa No
General conversation • Aaniin? Said with a questioning tone How are things? Gaawiin god. Nothing much Gegiin You too. Geniin me too. Gewiin them too.
Who, what, where, when, why and how • Awenen Who • Aaniin What • Aaniindi Where • Aandi Where • Aaniin apii When • Aaniin dash Why • Aaniin How