Episode 9: S01 E09 B-Form Singular and Plural

Ojibwemodaa Podcast

S01 E09 B-Form Singular and PluralB-form or Dependent form (also known as Conjunct) is a useful way in Ojibwe to make more complex ideas, where one word in your sentence is dependent on something else to make a complete thought. This is achieved in VII’s by either getting rid of the d at the end of the verb, or adding a g. Note that this is the same for singular and plural.So: Aabadad: Aabadad+k Aabadak: When/as it is used… Zoogipon: Zoogipon+g Zoogipong: When it is snowing…Gisinaa: Gisinaa+g Gisinaag: When it is cold… Refresher words:Gisinaa vii: It is coldAte vii: It is in a certain placeNoondaagwad vii it is heardGimiwan vii it is rainingAwanibiisaa vii It is SprinklingAgoode vii: It is hangingWaaseyaa: vii It is sunnyMichaa: vii It is big.Giizhiitaa: vii it is done, it is readyOnizhishin: vii it is niceWese’an: vii There is a tornadoNoodin: vii It is windyGashkawan: vii there is a thick fogBiinad: vii it is cleanNiiskaadad: vii there is bad weatherMinose: vii it goes well, it is good luckBaswewe: vii it echoesMinopogwad: vii it tastes goodGikendaagwad: vii it is knownMinomaagwad: vii It smells GoodAanakwad: vii it is cloudyZoogipo: vii it is snowingMizhakwad: vii the sky is clearAabawaa: vii it is warm weather New Words this week:Aabadad: vii it is usedMaajiitaamagad: vii it startsBangan: vii it is peaceful ,it is tranquilZanagad: vii it is difficultBadakide: vii it is planted, it is placed in the ground, it stands up from a surface. Quiz: Aaniin ekidong Gisinaag daa-zoogipo Zhaaganashiimowin? When it is cold it could snowAaniin ekidong Did it start Ojibwemowin? Gii-Majittaamagad ina?Aaniin ekidong Wii-aabadaad ina Oijbwemowin Zhaaganashiimowin? Will the Ojibwe Language be used?Aaniin ekidong The Ojibwe language is not difficult Ojibwemowin? Gaawiin zanagasinoon Ojibwemowin.Aaniin ekidong Zoogipong miinawaa gimiwang Niiskaadad Zhaaganashiimowin? When it snows and rains it is bad weather.Aaniin ekidong When it is sunny it is warm Ojibwemowin? Waaseyaamagak aabawaa Feel free to email me at [email protected] Some Great Online Resources for Learning Minnesota Ojibwe:https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/ I highly recommend Wendy Makoons Genius’s Ojibwe classes at UW Eau Claire, which she makes available online to everyone:https://www.uwec.edu/academics/college-arts-sciences/departments-programs/languages/academic-offerings/online-ojibwe-language-program/ I’ll be reading from and referring back to the Oshkaabewis Native Journal Volume 4 No. 1. The article about VIIs begins on page 121. You can download a PDF here:https://www.bemidjistate.edu/airc/wp-content/uploads/sites/85/2016/03/onj-vol4-num1.pdf NOTE THAT THAT THE ZOOM MEETING HAS CHANGED!To attend the Language table: The White Earth Tribal and Community College Ojibwe Language Table meets every Tuesday starting around 7 and ending between 8 and 9. Zoom Meeting ID: 792 918 4656Password: 749886