Duluth Ojibwe Language Pronunciation Guide
OJIBWE WORDS FOR BUSINESSES
|
OJIBWE (click on words for pronunciation) |
ENGLISH |
|---|---|
| Miigwech | Thank you |
| Chi-miigwech | Big thank you |
| Miigwech aapiji | Thank you very much |
| Boozhoo | Greeting/Hello/Welcome |
| Aaniin | Greetings, etc. |
| Giga-waabamin miinawaa | I'll see you again |
| Baakaakosin | Open |
| Gibaakosin | Closed |
| Inini(wag) | Man (men) |
| Ikwe(wag) | Woman (women) |
| Mino-giizhigad | (be a or have a) Nice Day |
| Zaaga'amoowigamig or Miiziiwigamig | Bathroom, restroom (Unisex) |
| Gwiiwizens(ag) | Boy (s) |
| Ikwezens(ag) | Girl (s) |
Places connected with Duluth that have Ojibwe names
Onigamiinsing (Duluth) – Place of the little portage also known as Duluth
Gichi-ode' Akiing (pronounced "gi-chee-oh-day-ah-king") – A grand heart place, also known as Gichi-ode; Akiing Park
Waabizheshikana – The Marten Trail
Nagaajiwanaang - the Ojibwe co-name for Chambers Grove Park