Let’s Respect All Our Words
Here are some new or unusual words that Anishinaabemowin Teg has been asked to translate. Remember that it is important to know that there are many ways to say the same things and unlike English, there is not one "best" way or "most correct" way – rather, the translation will depend on the mood and perspective of the speaker.
1. Let’s Respect All Our Words
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chipiitendaagwadaa kina ikidowinanig
Or Kchi-piitendamadaanin kina gda-kidowinaanin (more emphasis) |
Gchi-piidendaagwadoon kin kidwewinan | Gchi-piitenmodaa kino kidwewinanaanan | Mnaadendandaa kina gi-di-ki-do-wi-naa-nin |
2. Goodness
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nishiwin |
3. Goddesses
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aanzheniig | Manidokwewag |
4. Pagans
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debwetzigwaa (non-believers) | Jiaawshag | Bkaanishtowaajig | Bebagawadaadiziijig (living in the wild, no contact to gain knowledge) |
5. Sentimental
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ngi-chipiitendaan | Debiniweziiwin (feeling strongly something is yours) | Gwendam, Damendam, Kshkendam |
6. Commercial Aspects of Celebration
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhaagonaashi-zhichigewin | Gii baagadaa’eying maanda ezhi-shkitamaaying | Mnaachigewin zhaaginaashkiing |
7. Huddle
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maamowi-aadkwendiwin | Maanjidiwin | Wii ji gaabwetaading (standing together) | Maamoogaabwiwin, mazoogaabwiwin, mazoo’aakkwendiwin |
8. Bedridden
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nbaagani-aakoziwin | Maanjigwozi (helpless) | Aanwitomaa, baaginiwaadizi |
9. Monotonous
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eaabjiseg (Continues, on and on and on) | Maashkwaatchtaagozi (monotonous) | Zhigadendaagwod, ekwendaagwod |
10. Bemoan
| Speaker One | Speaker Two | Speaker Three | Speaker Four |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aagnetam | Gd’mazhiikaagwan (really bugging you) | Aapchigwa nd’ mazhiikaagwan nda’kinoomaaganag wiikaa dagoshinowaad | Wiisagadendamowin, kwiisagendamigwan |
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