Aaniin
Sorry I have been gone so long…. there has been a move… work … car accident… physical therapy and more work and family things…
So it is finally Minokami here in Michigan and a weird one at that… early hot temperatures had the plants and trees blooming early and then a freeze and snow killed some of the plants… the weather has been all over the place.
Before I begin posting oshki ikidowinan, I would like to hear from you all on what words and phrases you would like to learn about…
Leave me lists in the comments and I will check back to see what you all come up with!
Bama pii gi waabamin!
Mish ih k oooh ns
I was wondering if you can tell me how to say “little turtle”, “lynx”, and “silver” any help would be appreciated. Thank you very much.
Boozhoo Danielle,
Lynx is Biizhew
Silver is waabishki-zhooniyaa
Little Turtle – Mishikohns
If you need any other help feel free to stop back and post a comment.
Bama api
Thank you so much. How would you pronounce the little turtle one?
Aanii Danielle,
Not being able to have you hear me audibly I am going to attempt to show you by writing it out phonetically (how it sounds)
Mishikohns Mish Ih Koons The end part is what makes it “little” and is sort of a nasal sound like you will feel it in your nose when you make that sound. I hope this helps
When someone thanks me, migwech, what would I say back to them?
When someone says miigwetch it means “I hold all you have given me in the highest regard” that would be the literal meaning. It is used commonly as “Thank you”. When a person says this to you, you can reply with “Nahaw” – ok, Even though a response is not really called for in Anishinabemowin. I have heard elders say Miigwetch to one another and there has been no response other than a nod or smile. If you have any other questions feel free to post again!
Bama api gi waabamin!