More Actions and Negation
Giziibiiganaagane - s/he is washing dishes
Ozhisinaagane - s/he is setting the table
Ataage - s/he is betting/gambling
Babaa-ayaa - s/he is hanging around
Odaabii’iwe - s/he is driving
Baabii’o - s/he is waiting
Biibaagi - s/he is shouting/yelling
Bizindam - s/he is listening
Wewiibitaa - s/he is hurrying
Giiwe - s/he is going home
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Week 11: Personal Indicators and the Tenses
Now it's time to learn the personal indicators and the tenses.
To say I want to you add "ni" before "wii" and then you add the verb.
To say I did, you add "nin" before "gii" and then you add the verb.
Remember the changes:
B turns into P
D turns into T
G turns into K
J turns into CH
Z turns into S
ZH turns into SH
Examples
Giigido:
Niwii-kiigid. - I want to talk.
Giwii-kiigid. - You want to talk.
Wii-kiigido. - S/he wants to talk.
Niwii-kiigidomin. - We (exclusive) want to talk.
Giwii-kiigidomin. - We (inclusive) want to talk.
Wii-kiigidowag. - They want to talk.
Bimose:
Ningii-pimose. - I walked.
Gigii-pimose. - You walked.
Gii-pimose. - S/he walked.
Ningii-pimosemin. - We (exclusive) walked.
Gigii-pimosemin. - We (inclusive) walked.
Gii-pimosewag. - They walked.
To say I want to you add "ni" before "wii" and then you add the verb.
To say I did, you add "nin" before "gii" and then you add the verb.
Remember the changes:
B turns into P
D turns into T
G turns into K
J turns into CH
Z turns into S
ZH turns into SH
Examples
Giigido:
Niwii-kiigid. - I want to talk.
Giwii-kiigid. - You want to talk.
Wii-kiigido. - S/he wants to talk.
Niwii-kiigidomin. - We (exclusive) want to talk.
Giwii-kiigidomin. - We (inclusive) want to talk.
Wii-kiigidowag. - They want to talk.
Bimose:
Ningii-pimose. - I walked.
Gigii-pimose. - You walked.
Gii-pimose. - S/he walked.
Ningii-pimosemin. - We (exclusive) walked.
Gigii-pimosemin. - We (inclusive) walked.
Gii-pimosewag. - They walked.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Week 11: The Past and Future Tenses
Today we're going to talk about saying I did do it, and I want to do it.
To do that, we use Wii and Gii before the verb.
We use "wii" to say "want" and "gii" to say that you did it in the past.
Now, when you use wii and gii, there is an initial consonant change.
These are the changes:
B turns into P
D turns into T
G turns into K
J turns into CH
Z turns into S
ZH turns into SH
These are the verbs we will use:
giigido - S/he is talking.
bimose - S/he is walking.
baapi - S/he is laughing.
bimibatoo - S/he is running.
wiisini - S/he is eating.
minikwe - S/he is drinking.
odamino - S/he is playing.
anokii - S/he is working.
nagamo - S/he is singing.
niimi - S/he is dancing.
Wii
Wii-kiigido. - S/he wants to talk.
Wii-pimose. - S/he wants to walk.
Wii-paapi. - S/he wants to laugh.
Wii-pimibatoo. - S/he wants to run.
Wii-minikwe. - S/he wants to drink.
Wii-odamino. - S/he wants to play.
Wii-anokii. - S/he wants to work.
Wii-nagamo. - S/he wants to sing.
Wii-niimi. - S/he wants to dance.
Gii
Gii-kiigido. - S/he talked.
Gii-pimose. - S/he walked.
Gii-paapi. - S/he laughed.
Gii-pimibatoo. - S/he ran.
Gii-minikwe. - S/he drank.
Gii-odamino. - S/he played.
Gii-anokii. - S/he worked.
Gii-nagamo. - S/he sang.
Gii-niimi. - S/he danced.
Some games to play using the Everyday Actions and Tenses List:
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To do that, we use Wii and Gii before the verb.
We use "wii" to say "want" and "gii" to say that you did it in the past.
Now, when you use wii and gii, there is an initial consonant change.
These are the changes:
B turns into P
D turns into T
G turns into K
J turns into CH
Z turns into S
ZH turns into SH
These are the verbs we will use:
giigido - S/he is talking.
bimose - S/he is walking.
baapi - S/he is laughing.
bimibatoo - S/he is running.
wiisini - S/he is eating.
minikwe - S/he is drinking.
odamino - S/he is playing.
anokii - S/he is working.
nagamo - S/he is singing.
niimi - S/he is dancing.
Wii
Wii-kiigido. - S/he wants to talk.
Wii-pimose. - S/he wants to walk.
Wii-paapi. - S/he wants to laugh.
Wii-pimibatoo. - S/he wants to run.
Wii-minikwe. - S/he wants to drink.
Wii-odamino. - S/he wants to play.
Wii-anokii. - S/he wants to work.
Wii-nagamo. - S/he wants to sing.
Wii-niimi. - S/he wants to dance.
Gii
Gii-kiigido. - S/he talked.
Gii-pimose. - S/he walked.
Gii-paapi. - S/he laughed.
Gii-pimibatoo. - S/he ran.
Gii-minikwe. - S/he drank.
Gii-odamino. - S/he played.
Gii-anokii. - S/he worked.
Gii-nagamo. - S/he sang.
Gii-niimi. - S/he danced.
Some games to play using the Everyday Actions and Tenses List:
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Week 11: Everyday Actions and Tenses
Everyday Actions
Aaniin ezhichiged? - What is s/he doing?
Aaniin ezhichigeyan? - What are you doing?
giigido - S/he is talking.
bimose - S/he is walking.
baapi - S/he is laughing.
bimibatoo - S/he is running.
wiisini - S/he is eating.
minikwe - S/he is drinking.
odamino - S/he is playing.
anokii - S/he is working.
nagamo - S/he is singing.
niimi - S/he is dancing.
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Aaniin ezhichiged? - What is s/he doing?
Aaniin ezhichigeyan? - What are you doing?
giigido - S/he is talking.
bimose - S/he is walking.
baapi - S/he is laughing.
bimibatoo - S/he is running.
wiisini - S/he is eating.
minikwe - S/he is drinking.
odamino - S/he is playing.
anokii - S/he is working.
nagamo - S/he is singing.
niimi - S/he is dancing.
Some games to play using the Everyday Actions and Tenses List:
Flashcards, Study Stack, Study Table, Matching, Crossword, Word Scramble, Bug Match, Hungry Bug
Friday, March 13, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Week 10: They Are Feeling a Certain Way
Here's our main list of feeling words:
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say they are feeling a certain way.
To say they are feeling a certain way, you add "wag" to the end of the verb if it ends in a vowel, which most do. If the verb ends with a consonant, you add "oog" to the end of the verb.
Let's start with mino-ayaa.
Mino-ayaa:
Mino-ayaawag. - They are fine.
Aakozi:
Aakoziwag. - They are sick.
Minwendam:
Minwendamoog. - They are happy.
Nishkaadizi:
Nishkaadiziwag. - They are angry.
Bakade:
Bakadewag. - They are hungry.
Debisinii:
Debisiniiwag. - They are full.
Agaji:
Agajiwag. - They are shy.
Maanendam:
Maanendamoog. - They are sad.
Here's the complete list for We (inclusive) are feeling a certain way:
Mino-ayaawag. - They are fine.
Aakoziwag. - They are sick.
Minwendamoog. - They are happy.
Nishkaadiziwag. - They are angry.
Bakadewag. - They are hungry.
Debisiniiwag. - They are full.
Agajiwag. - They are shy.
Maanendamoog. - They are sad.
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say they are feeling a certain way.
To say they are feeling a certain way, you add "wag" to the end of the verb if it ends in a vowel, which most do. If the verb ends with a consonant, you add "oog" to the end of the verb.
Let's start with mino-ayaa.
Mino-ayaa:
Mino-ayaawag. - They are fine.
Aakozi:
Aakoziwag. - They are sick.
Minwendam:
Minwendamoog. - They are happy.
Nishkaadizi:
Nishkaadiziwag. - They are angry.
Bakade:
Bakadewag. - They are hungry.
Debisinii:
Debisiniiwag. - They are full.
Agaji:
Agajiwag. - They are shy.
Maanendam:
Maanendamoog. - They are sad.
Here's the complete list for We (inclusive) are feeling a certain way:
Mino-ayaawag. - They are fine.
Aakoziwag. - They are sick.
Minwendamoog. - They are happy.
Nishkaadiziwag. - They are angry.
Bakadewag. - They are hungry.
Debisiniiwag. - They are full.
Agajiwag. - They are shy.
Maanendamoog. - They are sad.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Week 10: We Are Feeling a Certain Way
Here's our main list of feeling words:
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say we are feeling a certain way.
In Ojibwe, there are two ways to say we are feeling a certain way. There is we inclusive, which means you are including the person you are talking to and there is we exclusive, which means you are not talking about the person you are talking to.
To say we inclusive (you are including the person you are talking to), you put "gi" and "gid" in front of the verb just like you did saying you are feeling a certain way. Then on the end of the verb, we will add "min" if it ends with a vowel, and "in" if it ends with a consonant. Also, as with saying "you all," you add an extra vowel.
To say we exclusive (you are not including the person you are talking to), you put ni, nin, nim, or nind, just like we did when saying I am feeling a certain way. Then on the end of the verb, we will add "min" if it ends with a vowel, and "in" if it ends with a consonant. Also, as with saying "you all," you add an extra vowel.
So really, the only new thing for us here is the suffix "min."
Let's start with mino-ayaa.
Mino-ayaa:
Gimino-ayaamin. - We (inclusive) are fine.
Nimino-ayaamin - We (exclusive) are fine.
Aakozi:
Gidaakozimin. - We (inclusive) are sick.
Nindaakozimin. - We (exclusive) are sick.
Minwendam:
Giminwendaamin. - We (inclusive) are happy.
Niminwendaamin. - We (exclusive) are happy.
Nishkaadizi:
Ginishkaadizimin. - We (inclusive) are angry.
Ninishkaadizimin. - We (exclusive) are angry.
Bakade:
Gibakademin. - We (inclusive) are hungry.
Nimbakademin. - We (exclusive) are hungry.
Debisinii:
Gidebisiniimin. - We (inclusive) are full.
Nindebisiniimin. - We (exclusive) are full.
Agaji:
Gidagajimin. - We (inclusive) are shy.
Nindagajimin. - We (exclusive) are shy.
Maanendam:
Gimaanendaamin. - We (inclusive) are sad.
Nimaanendaamin. - We (exclusive) are sad.
Here's the complete list for We (inclusive) are feeling a certain way:
Gimino-ayaamin. - We (inclusive) are fine.
Gidaakozimin. - We (inclusive) are sick.
Giminwendaamin. - We (inclusive) are happy.
Ginishkaadizimin. - We (inclusive) are angry.
Gibakademin. - We (inclusive) are hungry.
Gidebisiniimin. - We (inclusive) are full.
Gidagajimin. - We (inclusive) are shy.
Gimaanendaamin. - We (inclusive) are sad.
Here's the complete list for We (exclusive) are feeling a certain way:
Nimino-ayaamin. - We (exclusive) are fine.
Nindaakozimin. - We (exclusive) are sick.
Niminwendaamin. - We (exclusive) are happy.
Ninishkaadizimin. - We (exclusive) are angry.
Nimbakademin. - We (exclusive) are hungry.
Nindebisiniimin. - We (exclusive) are full.
Nindagajimin. - We (exclusive) are shy.
Nimaanendaamin. - We (exclusive) are sad.
Using a different set of verbs, James Vukelich explains how to say we are doing it. Please check that video out. He's very good at explaining it.
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say we are feeling a certain way.
In Ojibwe, there are two ways to say we are feeling a certain way. There is we inclusive, which means you are including the person you are talking to and there is we exclusive, which means you are not talking about the person you are talking to.
To say we inclusive (you are including the person you are talking to), you put "gi" and "gid" in front of the verb just like you did saying you are feeling a certain way. Then on the end of the verb, we will add "min" if it ends with a vowel, and "in" if it ends with a consonant. Also, as with saying "you all," you add an extra vowel.
To say we exclusive (you are not including the person you are talking to), you put ni, nin, nim, or nind, just like we did when saying I am feeling a certain way. Then on the end of the verb, we will add "min" if it ends with a vowel, and "in" if it ends with a consonant. Also, as with saying "you all," you add an extra vowel.
So really, the only new thing for us here is the suffix "min."
Let's start with mino-ayaa.
Mino-ayaa:
Gimino-ayaamin. - We (inclusive) are fine.
Nimino-ayaamin - We (exclusive) are fine.
Aakozi:
Gidaakozimin. - We (inclusive) are sick.
Nindaakozimin. - We (exclusive) are sick.
Minwendam:
Giminwendaamin. - We (inclusive) are happy.
Niminwendaamin. - We (exclusive) are happy.
Nishkaadizi:
Ginishkaadizimin. - We (inclusive) are angry.
Ninishkaadizimin. - We (exclusive) are angry.
Bakade:
Gibakademin. - We (inclusive) are hungry.
Nimbakademin. - We (exclusive) are hungry.
Debisinii:
Gidebisiniimin. - We (inclusive) are full.
Nindebisiniimin. - We (exclusive) are full.
Agaji:
Gidagajimin. - We (inclusive) are shy.
Nindagajimin. - We (exclusive) are shy.
Maanendam:
Gimaanendaamin. - We (inclusive) are sad.
Nimaanendaamin. - We (exclusive) are sad.
Here's the complete list for We (inclusive) are feeling a certain way:
Gimino-ayaamin. - We (inclusive) are fine.
Gidaakozimin. - We (inclusive) are sick.
Giminwendaamin. - We (inclusive) are happy.
Ginishkaadizimin. - We (inclusive) are angry.
Gibakademin. - We (inclusive) are hungry.
Gidebisiniimin. - We (inclusive) are full.
Gidagajimin. - We (inclusive) are shy.
Gimaanendaamin. - We (inclusive) are sad.
Here's the complete list for We (exclusive) are feeling a certain way:
Nimino-ayaamin. - We (exclusive) are fine.
Nindaakozimin. - We (exclusive) are sick.
Niminwendaamin. - We (exclusive) are happy.
Ninishkaadizimin. - We (exclusive) are angry.
Nimbakademin. - We (exclusive) are hungry.
Nindebisiniimin. - We (exclusive) are full.
Nindagajimin. - We (exclusive) are shy.
Nimaanendaamin. - We (exclusive) are sad.
Using a different set of verbs, James Vukelich explains how to say we are doing it. Please check that video out. He's very good at explaining it.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Week 10: Personal Indicators - You and You All
Here's our main list of feeling words:
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say you and you all are feeling a certain way.
To say you are feeling a certain way, you add gi or gid to the front of the verb. If a verb starts with a vowel, you will add "gid" to the front of the verb. If the verb starts with a consonant, you will add "gi" to the front of the verb. The rule that the short vowels will be dropped from the end of the verb is still in affect. The long vowels will still stay in place.
To say you all are feeling a certain way, you add gi or gid to the front of the verb. To the end of the verb you will add an "M." If the verb already ends with an "M," you add an extra vowel prior to the "M."
Let's start with mino-ayaa.
Gimino-ayaa. - You are fine.
Gimino-ayaam - You all are fine.
With aakozi, remember to add the "gid" because it starts with a vowel.
Gidaakoz. - You are sick.
Gidaakozim. - You all are sick.
Minwendam is tricky with the ending in saying you all because it already ends with an "M" so we have to add the extra vowel.
Giminwendam. - You are happy.
Giminwendaam. - You all are happy.
Nishkaadizi is next. Don't forget to drop the short vowel on the end.
Ginishkaadiz. - You are angry.
Ginishkaadizim. - You all are angry.
Ok, now bakade starts with a "B" so we will add "gi" to the beginning. Remember the "E" is a long vowel, so it stays and for you all we just add the "m" to the end.
Gibakade. - You are hungry.
Gibakadem. - You all are hungry.
Debisinii, starts with a "D" so we will add "gi" to the beginning. The "ii" ending is a long vowel so we leave it alone. To say you all, we just add the "m" to the end.
Gidebisinii. - You are full.
Gidebisiniim. - You all are full.
Agaji starts with a vowel. So we need to add "gid" to the beginning. It also ends in a short vowel, so that is dropped.
Gidagaj. - You are shy.
Gidagajim. - You all are shy.
Maanendam starts with an "M" so we add "gi" to the beginning. It ends with a consonant so we leave the ending alone while saying you but to say you all, we have to add an extra vowel.
Gimaanendam. - You are sad.
Gimaanendaam. - You all are sad.
Here's the complete list for you are feeling a certain way:
Gimino-ayaa. - You are fine.
Gidaakoz. - You are sick.
Giminwendam. - You are happy.
Ginishkaadiz. - You are angry.
Gibakade. - You are hungry.
Gidebisinii. - You are full.
Gidagaj. - You are shy.
Gimaanendam. - You are sad.
Here's the complete list for you all are feeling a certain way:
Gimino-ayaam. - You all are fine.
Gidaakozim. - You all are sick.
Giminwendaam. - You all are happy.
Ginishkaadizim. - You all are angry.
Gibakadem. - You all are hungry.
Gidebisiniim. - You all are full.
Gidagajim. - You all are shy.
Gimaanendaam. - You all are sad.
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say you and you all are feeling a certain way.
To say you are feeling a certain way, you add gi or gid to the front of the verb. If a verb starts with a vowel, you will add "gid" to the front of the verb. If the verb starts with a consonant, you will add "gi" to the front of the verb. The rule that the short vowels will be dropped from the end of the verb is still in affect. The long vowels will still stay in place.
To say you all are feeling a certain way, you add gi or gid to the front of the verb. To the end of the verb you will add an "M." If the verb already ends with an "M," you add an extra vowel prior to the "M."
Let's start with mino-ayaa.
Gimino-ayaa. - You are fine.
Gimino-ayaam - You all are fine.
With aakozi, remember to add the "gid" because it starts with a vowel.
Gidaakoz. - You are sick.
Gidaakozim. - You all are sick.
Minwendam is tricky with the ending in saying you all because it already ends with an "M" so we have to add the extra vowel.
Giminwendam. - You are happy.
Giminwendaam. - You all are happy.
Nishkaadizi is next. Don't forget to drop the short vowel on the end.
Ginishkaadiz. - You are angry.
Ginishkaadizim. - You all are angry.
Ok, now bakade starts with a "B" so we will add "gi" to the beginning. Remember the "E" is a long vowel, so it stays and for you all we just add the "m" to the end.
Gibakade. - You are hungry.
Gibakadem. - You all are hungry.
Debisinii, starts with a "D" so we will add "gi" to the beginning. The "ii" ending is a long vowel so we leave it alone. To say you all, we just add the "m" to the end.
Gidebisinii. - You are full.
Gidebisiniim. - You all are full.
Agaji starts with a vowel. So we need to add "gid" to the beginning. It also ends in a short vowel, so that is dropped.
Gidagaj. - You are shy.
Gidagajim. - You all are shy.
Maanendam starts with an "M" so we add "gi" to the beginning. It ends with a consonant so we leave the ending alone while saying you but to say you all, we have to add an extra vowel.
Gimaanendam. - You are sad.
Gimaanendaam. - You all are sad.
Here's the complete list for you are feeling a certain way:
Gimino-ayaa. - You are fine.
Gidaakoz. - You are sick.
Giminwendam. - You are happy.
Ginishkaadiz. - You are angry.
Gibakade. - You are hungry.
Gidebisinii. - You are full.
Gidagaj. - You are shy.
Gimaanendam. - You are sad.
Here's the complete list for you all are feeling a certain way:
Gimino-ayaam. - You all are fine.
Gidaakozim. - You all are sick.
Giminwendaam. - You all are happy.
Ginishkaadizim. - You all are angry.
Gibakadem. - You all are hungry.
Gidebisiniim. - You all are full.
Gidagajim. - You all are shy.
Gimaanendaam. - You all are sad.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Week 10: Personal Indicators - I am feeling a certain way
Let’s learn how to add more to the feeling verbs we already know.
This is the complete personal Indicator chart:
I - ni, nin, nim, nind
You - gi, gid
S/he - (it is built in)
We (s/he and I) - ni-_______-min
We (you and I) - gi-_______-min
You all - gi-_______-m
They - -wag
Don't worry. We're not going to go over all of this in one day and it's not as daunting as you may think. We'll take this one day at a time.
We already know how to say she or he is feeling a certain way.
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say I am feeling a certain way.
To say I am feeling a certain way, you simply add ni, nin, nim, or nind to the beginning of the verb. If a verb starts with a vowel, you will add "nind" to the front of the verb. If the verb starts with the letter B or ZH, you will add "nim" to the front of the verb. If the verb starts with the letter D, you will add "nin" to the front of the verb. All the other consonants, you will add "ni" to the front of the verb.
The other rule is that the short vowels will be dropped from the end of the verb. The long vowels will stay in place.
Let's start with mino-ayaa. It starts with an "M" so we will add "ni" to the front of it.
Nimino-ayaa. - I am fine.
With aakozi, remember to add the "nind" because it starts with a vowel. It also has a short vowel ending, so it must be dropped.
Nindaakoz. - I am sick.
With minwendam, it starts with an "M" so we will add an "ni" to the beginning. Because it ends in an "M" we don't need to do anything with the ending.
Niminwendam. - I am happy.
With nishkaadizi, it starts with an "N" so we will add an "ni" to the beginning. It also has a short vowel ending, so it must be dropped.
Ninishkaadiz. - I am angry.
Ok, now bakade starts with a "B" so we will add "nim" to the beginning. Remember the "E" is a long vowel, so it stays.
Nimbakade. - I am hungry.
Debisinii, starts with a "D" so we will add "nin" to the beginning. The "ii" ending is a long vowel so we leave it alone.
Nindebisinii. - I am full.
Agaji starts with a vowel. So we need to add "nind" to the beginning. It also ends in a short vowel, so that is dropped.
Nindagaj. - I am shy.
Maanendam starts with an "M" so we add "ni" to the beginning. It ends with a consonant so we leave the ending alone.
Nimaanendam. - I am sad.
We hope it's starting to click for you.
So now you can answer this question:
Aaniin ezhi-ayaayan? - How are you?
Here's the complete list:
Nimino-ayaa. - I am fine.
Nindaakoz. - I am sick.
Niminwendam. - I am happy.
Ninishkaadiz. - I am angry.
Nimbakade. - I am hungry.
Nindebisinii. - I am full.
Nindagaj. - I am shy.
Nimaanendam. - I am sad.
The "Nish Hangout" crew did a segment on personal prefixes. You can check that out if you need some verbal instruction.
Practice these verb changes with these games:
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This is the complete personal Indicator chart:
I - ni, nin, nim, nind
You - gi, gid
S/he - (it is built in)
We (s/he and I) - ni-_______-min
We (you and I) - gi-_______-min
You all - gi-_______-m
They - -wag
Don't worry. We're not going to go over all of this in one day and it's not as daunting as you may think. We'll take this one day at a time.
We already know how to say she or he is feeling a certain way.
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Now let's learn how to say I am feeling a certain way.
To say I am feeling a certain way, you simply add ni, nin, nim, or nind to the beginning of the verb. If a verb starts with a vowel, you will add "nind" to the front of the verb. If the verb starts with the letter B or ZH, you will add "nim" to the front of the verb. If the verb starts with the letter D, you will add "nin" to the front of the verb. All the other consonants, you will add "ni" to the front of the verb.
The other rule is that the short vowels will be dropped from the end of the verb. The long vowels will stay in place.
Let's start with mino-ayaa. It starts with an "M" so we will add "ni" to the front of it.
Nimino-ayaa. - I am fine.
With aakozi, remember to add the "nind" because it starts with a vowel. It also has a short vowel ending, so it must be dropped.
Nindaakoz. - I am sick.
With minwendam, it starts with an "M" so we will add an "ni" to the beginning. Because it ends in an "M" we don't need to do anything with the ending.
Niminwendam. - I am happy.
With nishkaadizi, it starts with an "N" so we will add an "ni" to the beginning. It also has a short vowel ending, so it must be dropped.
Ninishkaadiz. - I am angry.
Ok, now bakade starts with a "B" so we will add "nim" to the beginning. Remember the "E" is a long vowel, so it stays.
Nimbakade. - I am hungry.
Debisinii, starts with a "D" so we will add "nin" to the beginning. The "ii" ending is a long vowel so we leave it alone.
Nindebisinii. - I am full.
Agaji starts with a vowel. So we need to add "nind" to the beginning. It also ends in a short vowel, so that is dropped.
Nindagaj. - I am shy.
Maanendam starts with an "M" so we add "ni" to the beginning. It ends with a consonant so we leave the ending alone.
Nimaanendam. - I am sad.
We hope it's starting to click for you.
So now you can answer this question:
Aaniin ezhi-ayaayan? - How are you?
Here's the complete list:
Nimino-ayaa. - I am fine.
Nindaakoz. - I am sick.
Niminwendam. - I am happy.
Ninishkaadiz. - I am angry.
Nimbakade. - I am hungry.
Nindebisinii. - I am full.
Nindagaj. - I am shy.
Nimaanendam. - I am sad.
The "Nish Hangout" crew did a segment on personal prefixes. You can check that out if you need some verbal instruction.
Practice these verb changes with these games:
Flashcards, Study Stack, Study Table, Matching, Crossword, Word Scramble
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Week 10: Feelings
Feelings
Aaniin ezhi-ayaad? - How is s/he?
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Practice these feelings with these games:
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Aaniin ezhi-ayaad? - How is s/he?
mino-ayaa - s/he is good, fine.
aakozi - s/he is sick.
minwendam - s/he is happy.
nishkaadizi - s/he is angry.
bakade - s/he is hungry.
debisinii - s/he is full.
agaji - s/he is shy.
maanendam - s/he is sad
Practice these feelings with these games:
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Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Week 9: Labeling the House - Bedroom
Nibewigamig(oon) - Bedroom
Waaboowayaan(an) - blanket
Apibii’igan(an) - desk
Wiikobijigan(an) - dresser
Michisag(oon) - floor
Mazina’igan(an) - book, paper
Apikweshimon(an) - pillow
Apikweshimoniigin(oon) - pillowcase
Anaakan(an) - rug
Apishimoniigin(oon) - sheet
Waasechigan(an) - window
Nibaagan(an) - bed
Apishimon(an) - mattress
Odaminwaagan(an) - toy
Some games to play using the More Basic Vocab List:
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Waaboowayaan(an) - blanket
Apibii’igan(an) - desk
Wiikobijigan(an) - dresser
Michisag(oon) - floor
Mazina’igan(an) - book, paper
Apikweshimon(an) - pillow
Apikweshimoniigin(oon) - pillowcase
Anaakan(an) - rug
Apishimoniigin(oon) - sheet
Waasechigan(an) - window
Nibaagan(an) - bed
Apishimon(an) - mattress
Odaminwaagan(an) - toy
Some games to play using the More Basic Vocab List:
Flashcards, Study Stack, Study Table, Matching, Crossword, Word Scramble
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