Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa

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May 14, 2025Episode 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.
1 hr 1 min
April 14, 2025Episode 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.
59 min
March 14, 2025 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.
51 min
January 07, 2025 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.
57 min
October 30, 2024 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.
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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.
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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.


1 hr 2 min
August 13, 2024 Episode 7 - Aaniin Edoodaman Megwaa?
Let’s speak a little Ojibwe
What are you doing? Present tense & Present Tense
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing now?
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.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Giizizekonidiz megwaa. I am cooking a meal for myself right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gi-giizekonidiz. I was cooking a meal for myself.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa?                What are you doing?
Nimaa’ishkam megwaa.                            I am shopping right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman?                                  What were you doing?
Gii-maa’ishkam.                                               I was shopping.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing right now?
Dazhiikaanan onaaganan megwaa. I am doing the dishes.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-dazhiikaanan onaaganan. I was doing the dishes.

Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing now?
ditibiwebishkige megwaa. I am riding on my bike right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-ditibiwebishkige. I went to ride my bike.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing right now?
nizhezhaawii megwaa. I am exercising right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-zhezhaawii. I was exercising.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Gikina’amaagoo megwaa. I am being taught right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-gikina’amaagoo. I was being taught.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Daanokii megwaa. I am working right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-anokii. I was working.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Daateshin megwaa. I am resting right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-ateshin. I was resting.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Zhingishin megwaa. I am lying down right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-zhingishin. I was lying down.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
giziibiigininjii megwaa. I am washing my hands right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-giziibiigininjii. I was washing my hands.
Present tense:
Aaniin edoodaman megwaa? What are you doing?
Biinichige megwaa. I am cleaning right now.
Past tense:
Aaniin ga-doodaman? What were you doing?
Gii-biinichige. I was cleaning up.
Giga-waabamin minawaa. I will see you again.
Giga-waabamin naagaj. I will see you later.
Giga-waabamin isa-pii. I will see you then.
Haamsa. Okay.
Note:
(There is no word for good-bye.)
53 min
March 28, 2024 Episode 6B - Aaniin ezhichigeyin?
Let’s speak a little Ojibwe
What are you doing? Present tense, Singular & Plural
We are continuing with a series of Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
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.

Ji-izhichigeyin Commands

Maajitaadaa Let’s start!
Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?
Indoojaanimiz. I am busy.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
Indoojaanimizimin . We are all busy.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?
Ni-babamibiz. I am going for a drive.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
Ni-babamibizomin. We are going for a drive.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?
Ni- mazinibii'igan. I am drawing.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
Ni- mazinibii'iganan. We are all drawing.
31 min
November 29, 2023 Episode 6 - Aaniin ezhichigeyin?
Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa
Let’s speak a little Ojibwe
What are you doing? Present tense, Singular & Plural
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.
Ji-izhichigeyin Commands

Maajitaadaa Let’s start!
Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?
ni-wiisin. I am eating.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-wiisinmin. We are all eating.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni- giiwebatoo. I am going to run home.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-giiwebatoomin. We are all going to run home.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-babaamose. I am going for a walk.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-babaamosemin. We are all going for a walk.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?
ni-odaapinaa. I am going to pick her/him up.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-odaapinanaan. We are all going to pick her/him up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-maajiigoz. I am going to move. (move away with belongings)
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-maajiigozimin. We are all moving. (move away with belongings)

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-naajinizha’ige. I am going to place an order.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-naajinizha’igemin. We are all going to place an order an order.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin?   What are you doing?
ni-diba’ige. I am going to pay.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-diba’igemin. We are all going to pay?

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-niibaw. I am going to stand up.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-niibawimin. We are all going to stand up.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-dadibaajim. I am going to tell a story.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-dadibaajimomin. We are all going to tell a story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-zegaajim. I am going to tell a scary story.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-zegaajimomin. We are all going to tell a scary story.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-giziinaagane. I am going to wash dishes.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-giziinaaganimin. We are all going to wash dishes.

Aaniin ezhichigeyin? What are you doing?
ni-jiishada’ige. I am going to sweep the floor.
Aaniin ezhichigeyag? What are you all doing?
ni-jiishada’igemin. We are all going to sweep the floor.

43 min
June 16, 2023 Episode 5 - Ji-izhichigeyin
Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa
Let’s speak a little Ojibwe
We are learning commands today that have everyday use.
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.
Ji-izhichigeyin Commands

Maajitaadaa Let’s start!
Anishinaabemodaa Let’s speak in Anishinaabe!
Biindigen! Come in! (singular)
Biindigeg! Come all in! (plural)
Bizaan! Be quiet!
Bizaag! All be quiet!
Namadabin! Sit down! (singular)
Namadabig! All sit down! (plural)
Miigwech! Thank you!
Miinawaa ikidon! Say it! (singular)
Miinawaa ikidog! Say it! (plural)
Ikidon miinawaa! Say it again!
Aaniin inamanji’owan? How are you feeling?
Gaawiin gigii-noondoosiinoon! I did not hear you.
Waasikwanebidoon (waaskonenjigan) Turn on the light!
Awenen zhigo nitam? Whose turn is it?
Anokiin zhigwa! Work now!
Gibichiin! Stop!
Bizindan! Listen!
Namadabin! Sit down!
Bizaan ayaan! Settle down!
Naagaj! Take it easy!
Ando-namadabin! Go and sit down!
Ando-namadabig! You all go and sit down!
Miigwayak ! That’s great!
Boonitoon iwe! Leave it alone! (inanimate)
Booni! Leave him/her alone! (animate)
Ambe omaa! Come here!
Aandi? Where?
Bimosen! Walk
Gigaa-pangishin! You will fall down
Mibimatoon or Mibatoon! Run
Bisikan gi-biizikawaagan! Put on your coat!
Giizikan gi-biizikawaagan! Take off your coat!
Biinichigen! Clean up! (singular)
Biinichigeg! All clean up! (plural)
Jiishada’igen! Sweep the floor! (singular)
Jiishada’igeg! Sweep the floor! (plural)
Onishkaan! Wake up (singular)
Onishkaag! Wake up! (plural)
Giziinaaganen! Do the dishes! (singular)
Giziinaaganag! Do the dishes (plural)
Zhemaak! Right now

38 min
April 28, 2023Episode 4 - Indinawemaaganag Gizhaweniminin
Bangii’eta Anishinaabemodaa
Let’s speak a little Ojibwe
Why is it important to learn an informal greeting?
The objective is to learn Anishinaabe customs and etiquette on how to greet Elders, family, friends, community members and teachers.
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 4 – Terms of endearment
The objective is to not only learn the terms of endearment but to use them more amongst family and to normalize the use of them again. Residential school disrupted our family closeness including use of kinship terms and terms of endearment.
Gi-zaagi’in I love you. You are precious to me.
Gizhawenimin I love you.
Giminwenimin I love you. (Romantic)
Aapiji gi-zaagi’in You are very precious to me.
Aapiji gizhawenimin I love you very much.
Aapiji giminwenimin I love you very much. (Romantic)
Aapiji gi-jiikenimin I like you a lot.
ningozis my son
ningozisens my little son
nindaanis my daughter
nindaanisens my little daughter
nisaye my older brother
nimise my older sister
nishiime my younger brother/sister
nishimens my little brother/sister
niwiijiiwaagan my friend
51 min

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