What does Makoons stand for?
Noun. makoons (plural makoonsag) (diminutive) bear cub.
How do you say bear cub in Ojibwe?
Ojibwe Word of the Day: Makoons ‘a bear cub’
What does NIBI mean in Ojibwe?
water
nibi ni water. (verb of abundance) nibiikaa vii there is (a lot of) water (verb of making) nibiike vai s/he adds water, dilutes something.
How do you say man in Ojibwe?
Welcome to our Ojibwe vocabulary page!…Ojibwe Word Set.
| English (Français) | Ojibwe words |
|---|---|
| Man (Homme) | Inini |
| Woman (Femme) | Ikwe |
| Dog (Chien) | Animosh |
| Sun (Soleil) | Giizis |
What is wolf in Ojibwe?
In the Ojibwe language, our word for wolf is “Ma’iingan – The one put here by that All Loving Spirit to show us the way.” This is not so much a translation as it is a description of the one we are talking about.
What is Anishinabewaki?
Country. Anishinaabewaki. The Anishinaabe are a group of culturally related indigenous peoples present in the Great Lakes region of Canada and the United States. They include the Ojibwe (including Saulteaux and Oji-Cree), Odawa, Potawatomi, Mississaugas, Nipissing and Algonquin peoples.
What is a NIBI?
Definition. NIBI. National Institute of Building Inspectors. Copyright 1988-2018 AcronymFinder.com, All rights reserved.
How do you say shut up in Ojibwe?
In Ojibwe we don’t say “Shut up” we say “Gidoombiigiz” which literally translates to “You’re making noise” or “You are noisy” and I think that’s weird.
How do you say goodbye in Ojibwe?
As you probably already know, there is no word for “goodbye” in Ojibwe. About the closest word would be, according to some friends of mine, “Minawaa giga-waabamin,” which means, I’ll see you again.
What are the 7 Anishinaabe clans?
Anishinaabeg dodems, or clans, dictate what one’s traditional role in the society would be. Dodems vary regionally. There are seven original clans: Crane, Loon, Bear, Fish, Marten, Deer and Bird. Cranes and loons are leaders, playing two different roles.