Indoojibwem!

Indoojibwem!

When I set out to look for learning materials on the web, I was initially excited to find so many search results for the language. This excitement quickly faded with the number of 404 - Not Found messages I kept getting on each click of a link. So I've created this space as a repository of resources for learning Anishinaabemowin, or more specifically, Ojibwemowin. With time, I hope it can be of use not just to me, but to others.

Household Items

Here is a list of common household objects, sorted by room. Unless otherwise noted, all plural forms take an "an" ending.

Bathroom:
  • bathtub(s) giziibiigazhe-makak(oon)
  • comb(s) binaakwaan
  • razor(s) gaashkibaajigan
  • soap(s) giziibiiga'igan
  • toilet paper giziindime'on
  • towel(s) giziingwe'on

Bedroom:

  • bed(s) nibaagan
  • blanket(s) wabooyaan
  • cover(s) agwaazhe'on
  • dresser(s) wiikobijigan
  • mattress(s) apishimon
  • sheet(s) waabishkiigin(oon)


Kitchen:
  • bottle(s) omooday
  • can opener(s) baakaakozhigan
  • chair(s) apabiwin
  • cup(s) onaagaans
  • cupboard(s) ataasowin
  • dish(s) onaagan
  • fork(s) badaka'igan
  • frying pan(s) abwewin
  • refrigerator(s) mikwamii-makak(oon)
  • spoon(s) emikwaanens
  • stove(s) gizhaabikizigan
  • table(s) adoopowinLiving 


Room:
  • couch(es) ginwaako-apabiwin
  • phonograph(s) nagamoo-makak(oon)
  • picture(s) mazinaakizon
  • radio(s) bizindamoo-makak(oon)
  • rocking chair(s) wewebizoo-apabiwin
  • tape recorder(s) naabinootaage-makak(oon)
  • telephone(s) giigidoo-biiwaabikoons
  • television(s) mazinaatesichigan
  • toy(s) odaminwaagan

Office:

  • book(s) mazina'igan
  • calender(s) giizisoo-mazina'igan
  • camera(s) mazinaakizigan
  • desk(s) apibii'igan
  • pencil(s) ozhibii'iganaak(oon)


General:
  • box(es) makak(oon)
  • broom(s) jiishada'igan(an)
  • door(s) ishkwaandem
  • key(s) aabaabika'igan
  • light(s) waasakonenjigan
  • lock(s) gashkaabika'igan
  • window(s) waasechigan
  • mirror(s) waabamoojichaagwan


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