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Episode 9B - Giigidowinan

* Ozaamikamig! This is too much!  Exaggerated. * Thought: It has snowed so much that we cannot get out of the driveway!  (describing something that   is too excessive) *   * Gawesaa! Hawesaa! Oh! My goodness!  Expectations failed.  To   describe failure * Thought: Our team lost at the end.   We ran out of gas. (something disappointing) * Yo hooho! Used to express astonishment often   disapprovingly, oh my, oh my goodness,   goodness gracious * Thought: Yo hooho! How did you get that black eye? *   * Owa! Owaa! A Wow factor. Expressing admiration,   pleased, impressed.  Possessing beauty.   Appealing. * Thought: Owa! Great idea! Owa! Looking great!  * Wa wa wa! Astonishing. Inconceivable.  Far-  fetched.    Unimaginable, unthinkable,   unbelievable. * Thought: I lost my homework! I lost all my money at   the casino.  I forgot my wallet. *   * Naanabaawish! Came too late. * Thought: The fire truck arrived too late. *   * Ambegish! I wish that…. * Thought: I wish I was done my essay. I wish I had a   vacation.  I wish I can go, too. * Babanaadakamig! Disappointment, it didn’t work out. Letdown.    What a blow!  * Thought: Hopeful expectations have failed to surface and disrupts positive feeling *   * Gaanaganaa! What if it was so? How I wish… * Thought: I wish I could take my kids for a vacation at Disneyland. *   * Gagwaanisagikamig! How horrible! A catastrophe. A tragic   event. * Thought: There was a tornado that came by that destroyed homes. *   * Whaa! Impressed with how something looks * Thought: Admiring a friend’s car going by *   *   * Awegodogwen igo baakaj? What in the world is happening? * Thought: a police man came by ( causing alarm) *   *   * Howa! Very impressive! * Thought: Admiring someone’s work or talent. *   * Amanj igo! I don’t know. (wondering about….) * Thought: Response to….Was their baby born yet? Did she   receive her gst cheque? *   * Whaa! Impressed with the look of something * Thought: Look at the nice car driving by. Your dress has a wow   factor. *   * Aigee! Duh! Action or statement deemed foolish or stupid   absurd * Thought: He felt foolish when he forgot where he parked. *   * Aigee! No kidding! Annoyed way to express that   something said is known or obvious * Thought: Don’t drive with the shade covering your windshield. * Beka! Beka! Wait! Wait up! * Thought: Wait for me! *   * Mii’iwe! That’s all! I am done! Conclusion. * Thought: When one is done explaining something or discussing something.  * Ashigesh! Something did not pan out as expected negatively  Thought:  It can be embarrassing but can be expressed in a   funny   way. * Magizhaa gaye! Perhaps! Maybe. * Thought: In response to a matter, you are not sure of *   * Haamsa! Maajitaadaa! Okay! Let’s start! * Thought: Starting a meeting or activity. *   * Gidaagiinaa! You should have said! Usually to make it   sound funny. Or behaving like they know   everything * Thought: Expressing funny or wisecracking comments or cheeky *   * Zhigo! Zhigwa! And so…   What’s up? * Thought: As a ice breaker when starting to chat with someone. *   * Gegoo na! What is happening? * Thought: Asking what is going on when you get a call. *   * Gangegoo aapiinch! Nothing at all! * Thought: In response to what is happening. *   * Weweni ‘igo Do it carefully! * Thought: Do the job with care! Take care! *   * Ayaangwaamizin! Be safe out there! * Thought: A farewell message to be careful and safe out there. *   * Waawiingezi! Showing great care about details. Precise. * Thought: S/he does the job meticulously. *   * Weweni debinaak! Lacking proper care. Done any old way.  * Thought: It was done poorly. *   * Noojigo Erratic. Carelessly. * Thought: The job was done without care hastily. *   * Maamaazhiish! Showing lack of care! Careless and lazy way! * Thought: Done in a haphazard way. * Apiichiyaab igo! Hurry up. Do it immediately. * Thought: Go to bed now. ( scolding a child that should be in bed already but is not) *   * Giga-waabamin minawaa. I will see you again. * Thought: Farewell statement to family and friends *   * Giga-waabamin naagaj! I will see you later. * Thought: Farewell statement to your family.

Episode 9A - Giigidowinan

* For the second language learner who may learn the language along with your children or friends * gete-anishinaabek expressions said informally to one another as family or friends * stay humble no one is greater than anyone else * Laugh heartily – the language is picturesque vivid and funny describing the world around us. * Question: Geget ina?   Really? * Answer: Mii sa go geget! Yes, really! * Answer: Mii eya gaa-noondaamaan. Really! That’s what I heard! * Answer: Ganabach sa geget. I believe so. * Answer: Miinage! Yes. (in agreement) *   * Thought: When you respond to a story. Geget ina?  * The other person might respond back. Mii sa go geget! * Manoo! Daga Manoo!   Let it be!  Let it go!  Let it pass!  Never   mind! * Mii go manoo! Ignore it! It doesn’t matter!  Don’t concern   yourself!  Disregard on purpose. * Thought: It’s alright, don’t worry about it. *   * Naegaaj igo! Take it easy! * Naegaaj! Daga Naegaaj! Mellow out!  Go with flow!  Cool it!  Lay   back!  Chill   out! * Thought: Take control of yourself. Calm down.  Compose   yourself.  * * Daga sa naa! Frustrated by someone’s rude or inappropriate action. To inform someone they are being intrusive or annoying * Thought: Do you mind? Shut the door it’s cold out. *   * Daga sa naa! Do you mind? * Thought: It’s getting very late. Let’s eat now. *   * Aangwaamas! At last! At long last!  Finally! * Thought: S/he finally arrived after waiting all day. * S/he finally got done. (After waiting for a long time)    * Miinange! Yes! Yes, of course! * Thought: Is this what you want? *   * Zhemaag! Right away! Immediately. * Thought: Go right away? *   * Agaawaa igo! Reluctantly. * Thought: S/he almost didn’t go! *   * Aazha gegaa! It is almost ready! * Thought: Is the laundry almost done? Is the game almost done? *   * Akawe! Wait! * Thought: Wait till I get done! * Akawe da ga! Wait a minute! * Thought: expressed with a bit of annoyance. *   * Giimooch igo! Secretly! * Thought: Buy the gift without anyone noticing. *   * Maamakaach! Incredible! * Thought: It is incredible that you made it traveling through the storm. *

Episode 8C - Aandi ezhaayan?

The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits.

Episode 8B - Aandi ezhaayan?

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe  Where are you going? Questions and Answers Aandi ezhaayan? The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits.

Episode 8A - Aandi ezhaayan?

Let’s speak a little Ojibwe  Where are you going? Questions and Answers Aandi ezhaayan? The goal is to learn Anishinaabe through speaking with everyday conversations. Join Judy Doolittle as she mentors a group of second language speakers. They will share their successes and challenges with learning the language as they grow to be confident speakers. This podcast will allow people to follow along and learn by repetition and conversational skits.      Aandi ezhaayan? Where are you going?   1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii-ando-anokii.                                                             I am going to work. 1st            Gigii-ando-anokii na bijiinaago?                           Did you work yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii-izhaa iskoniganing                            I am going to the reserve. 1st            Wiijiiwishin.                                                           Come with me. 2st                          Kaawin daanokii gosha megwaa.                                               No, I am working right now.                                     1st            Gigii-izhaa na iskoniganing  bijiinaago?                            Did you work yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii-ando-giziibiiga’ige giziibiiga’igamigong.              I am going to go and do laundry at the laundry mat. 1st            Gigii-giziibiiga’ige na bijiinaago giziibiiga’igamigong?                              Did you do laundry at the laundry mat yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii-ando-biinichige nimaamaa’ens endaad.                                                               I am going to go and tidy up at my auntie’s house. 1st            Gigii-ando-biinichige na gimaamaa’ens endaad bijiinaago?                              Did you go and tidy up at your auntie’s yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii’izhaa zaaga’iganing                          I am going to the lake.                                                                         1st            Gigii’izhaa na zaaga’iganing bijiinaago?  Did you go to the lake                                                                                                                                                     yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii-ando-wiisin niwiijiiwaagan endaad.  I am going to go and eat at my friend’s place. 1st            Gigii-ando-wiisin na giwiijiiwaagan endaad bijiinaago?                        Did you go and eat at your friend’s place yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii’izhaa wiisiniwigamigong              I am going to the restaurant. .                                                                       1st            Gigii’izhaa na wiisiniwigamigong bijiinaago?                                 Did you go to the restaurant yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii’izhaa Gaa-Okoteg                                                I am going to Winnipeg. 1st            Gigii’izhaa na Gaa-Okoteg bijiinaago?                               Did you go to                                                                                                                                                   Winnipeg yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                                                 Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii-ando’agoodoo  I am going to go out and snare rabbits. .                                                                       1st            Gigii-ando’agoodoo ina bijiinaago?  Did you go and snare rabbits yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday. 1st            Aandi ezhaayan?                                               Where are you going? 2nd           Niwii’izhaa gikinoo’amaadiiwigamigong.      I am going to the school. 1st            Gigii’izhaa na gikinoo’amaadiiwigamigong bijiinaago?        Did you go to the school yesterday? 2nd           Kaawin, Gii-ayab bijiinaago.                   No, I was home yesterday.                   Giga-waabamin minawaa.     I will see you again.                   Giga-waabamin naagach.                        I will see you later.