An Ojibwe Language Word List
Anishinaabe The original people
SALUTATIONS
Boozhoo Greetings
Aanii Hello
Aniish na? How are you?
Beindigain Come in
Aaniish Eshnikaazyin What is your name?
______ Ndishnikaaz My name is ________
Migwetch Thank you
Gi zah gin I love you
Gigawabamin Nagutch See you later
Gigawabamin Menawah See you again
Baamaapii Until later
Giminadan Gagiginonshiwan It was nice talking to you
Biwabamishinam Menawah Come see us again
FAMILY
Nini Man
Ikway Woman
Ikwaywug Women
Needonnisug Brothers
Neekonnisiwin Brotherhood
Nokomis Grandmother
Mishomis Grandfather
Mishomisinonnig Grandfathers
Wedigaywin Union / Marriage
Oondadizoowin Birth
Binoojiing Child
Neejawnisug Children
Gwewinzenhs Boy
Kwayzenhs Girl
Gwewizaynsug Sons
Neegoosis My son
Neezhoday Twin
Zhishay Uncle
Chiahyaog Elders
Odoidaymiwan Clan system
Odoidaymiwug Clans
PERSONAL PARTS
Weenessisee Hair
Okunnug Bones
Ostegwan Head
Otawug Ear
Oskenzhig Eye
Ojohnz Nose
Odoon Mouth
Okakaygun Chest
Obekwun Shoulder
Onik Arm
Odayin Heart
Omisud Stomach
Oneejawin Womb
Oningeen Fingers
Oniinge Hand
Okad Leg
Ogeegwun Knee
Ozid Foot
Ahnikayziddaynce Toes
PEOPLE
Oshkabaywis Helper
Giwisayininiwug Hunters
Gitigaywininiwug Planters
Ahdawaywinineeg Traders
Ogimaa Leader
Wabunukeeg Daybreak people
Iskodaywatomi Fire People
Odaywatomi Potawatomi
Ohkwamingininiwug Ice people
Oshkibimadizeeg New People
Chimookamonnug Long Knives
Zhaagnaash White people
Mukadayikonayayg Black coats
ANIMALS
Owayseug Animals
Ahnimooshug Dogs
Ahmik Beaver
Gazhagayns Cat
Gawg Porcupine
Maengun Wolf
Misabe Mukwa Grizzly bear
Mizheekay Turtle
Mukwa Bear
Mushkawujibemiday Deer fat / Tallow
Muskodayn Bishikee Buffalo
Nigig Otter
Wabizhashi Martin
Wawashkeshshi Deer
Wazhushk Muskrat
Zhongwyzh Mink
Binayshee Bird
Banaysheug Birds
Migizi Eagle
Ahjijawk Crane
Papasay Wood pecker
Mahng Loon
Ziishiib Duck
Deedeens Bluejay
Zhinggibiis Helldiver
Gigoon Fish
Gigounhnug Fish (pl.)
Gitchie Manameg Whale
Mitigookamaig Whitefish
Megis Cowrie shell
PLANTS
Gitigan Garden
Gitigannug Gardens
Gitigayminon Seeds
Ogeebiccoon Roots
Manomin Wild rice
Ahsayma Tobacco
Mushkodaywushk Sage
Weskwu mashkoseh Sweetgrass
Gisheekandug Cedar
Weegoobbee Basswood tree
Weegwas Birch tree
Ahgimak Ash wood
Ininaig Maple
Opwagunatig Sumac
Papakoosigun Willow tree
Weegobee Basswood tree
Manone Ironwood tree
Mitig Log
Begew Pitch / Sap
WORLD
Ishpiming Universe
Ahki Earth (land)
Neebageesis Moon
Ohshkagoonjing Geesis Cresent moon
Geesis Sun
Ahnung Star
Ahnunggokwan Star world
Wabun Ahnung Morning star
Ahsin Rock
Ahsinneeg Rocks
Ishskwaday Fire
Bawshkinaway Smoke
Nibi Water
Zhewatagun Salt
Zhewitaganibi Salt water
Bugwayji Wild / Natural places
Maygwayyawk Forests
Kitchi Kabekong Great Falls
Animikee Wabu Thunder water
Gichi Gumee Great Freshwater seas
Michi Zeebee Greatest river
Ogima Kway Zeebee Lead woman of all rivers
Zahgaegun Lake
Minisi Island
Mushkodayng Plain
Chiwajiw Hill
Chi Wajiwan Big Mountains
Papashkwag Deserts
WEATHER
Noodinoon Winds
Chinoodin Big Wind
Baybeemisaysi Whirlwind
Geezheebasun Tornado
Animikee Thunder
Wawasum Lightening
Gimiwun Rain
Mushkobewun Flood
Mikwaniwun Hail
Gooskoosay Ahki Earthquake
Wawasayg Northern lights
Kisinaa Cold
Nigwaankot Cloudy
DIRECTIONS
Mekanayzn Path
Babamadizwin Journey
Chibimoodaywin Migration
Giwaydin North
Giwaydinnoong North direction
Zhawan South
Zhawanoog South direction
Ninggabeun West
Ninggabeuhnoong West direction
Wabun East
Wabunnoong East direction
Wayndahnimuk Four directions
Giwetashskad Circle
Nawayee Center
SEASONS & TIME
Zeegwung Spring
Neebing Summer
Beboong Winter
Dagwaging Fall
Waaban Dawn
Bedabun False dawn
Jibwah Before
Nongo Today
Kizheb Morning
Naakwek Noon
Shkwa naakwek Afternoon
Naakshig Night
Shki Naakshig Evening
Aabta dibikaag Midnight
FEELINGS & EMOTIONS
Zahgidiwin Love
Manajiwin Respect
Bapeewug Laughter
Mahwee Crying
Winanimiziwin Terror
Gwayahkooshkawin Balance
Ninoododadiwin Harmony
Ekandasowin Knowledge
Ahmunnisoowin Intuition
Niboowin Death
Gizhiday Hot
Gisinaw Cold
COLORS
Misskwa Red
Mukaday Black
Wabiska White
Ozawahn Yellow
NUMBERS
Bezhik One
Niish Two
Niswi Three
Niiwiin Four
Naanwan Five
Nigodwaaswi Six
Niizhwaswi Seven
Nishwaaswi Eight
ZhaanGswi Nine
Midaaswi Ten
CULTURAL THINGS
Odaynahwing Towns / Villages
Odaynahwaynsun Small villages
Weegiwahm Lodge / House
Wesinniwin Food / Eat
Muckadaymashkeekiwabu Coffee (Black Medicine Water)
Midjim Provisions
Ishkoday Ahsin Flint / Fire Rock
Dikkinagun Cradleboard
Gahskeebidaggun Bandolier bag
Wagakwud Axe
Ahbwi Padlde
Jeemonnug Canoes
Weegwasi Jeemon Birchbark canoe
Ahsubbi Net
Awkik Vessel
Zhooshkudabahn Sled
Muzineebi Carving
Mitigwakik daywaygun Water drum
Sheshegwun Shaker
Opwagun Pipe
Opwagunahsin Pipestone
Ozawabik Copper (yellow) medallion
Zooniyawabik Gold
Zhoonay Money
MEDICINE
Gitchie Manito Great Mystery
Ekinamadiwin Teachings
Mushkeeki Medicine
Mushkeekiwinun Medicines
Gishkibidagunnun Medicine bundles
Mudjimushkeeki Bad medicine
Mamakajiwin Miracle
Manitouwabi Spirit
Geebawug Spirits
Midewinini Midewiwin priest
Nagamoon Song
Daywayganatig Drum beater
Neegawnnakayg Prophets
Neegoniwabungigaywin Ability to see into the future
Bawazigaywin Dream
Bawajigaywin Vision Quest
Animikeeg Little thunders
