Introductions
What are the two primary ways of saying hello in Anishnaabemowin?
Boozhoo
Aanii
i
pit
(migizi) eagle
I or me
1st person
niin
water
nibi
1
bezhig
How do you say, "Hello My name is _____________"
____________n'dizhikaaz
o
book
fox (waagosh)
you
2nd person
giin (kiin)
leaf
aniibiish
5
naanan
where are you from?
aandi wenjiiyin?
a
canoe
mkwa- bear
he or she
3rd person
wiin
woman
ikwe
6
ngodwaaswi
I'm from ________________
__________ndoonjii
e
bed
pakane
we (but not you)
niinawind
bear
makwa
2
niizh(in)
I'll see you again
Miinawaa ga-waabamiin
aa
maang
loon
we (including you)
giinawind
man
inini
10
midaaswi