Browse the Anishinaabe Alphabet

G

Giigoonhsi nsonaagan
(Gii-goonhsi nso-naa-gan)
n
Minnow trap
Giijaag`gin
(Gii-jaag-gin)
adv
Unproductive stalk
Giikaamaan
(Gii-kaa-maan)
v
Getting very upset with someone
Giikaandinan
(Gii-kaan-dinan)
v
Getting upset with something
Giikaandwok
(Giikaandwok)
v
They are having a disagreement/argument
Giikamesh adiksing magan
(Gii-ka-mesh a-dik-sing ma-gan)
n
Cheese
Giikanaamza
(Gii-ka-naam-za)
v
Inhaling/breathing
Giikanoode
(Gii-ka-noo-de)
adv
Smokey
Giikanooza
(Gii-ka-noo-za )
adv
S/he is overcome with smoke
Giikchiitam
(Giik-chii-tam)
v
Someone that overstayed their welcome/doesn't want to leave

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