 Wenesh Maanda Waanankiid, Who Is Doing It (Pronouns and Simple Verbs) |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Nsostamokiiwans, To Understand Little Things, (Explanation)
It is important to learn the seven pronouns used in Ojibwe. Because the language is based on verbs, you will often be listening for a root verb and prefixes or suffixes that indicate who is doing the action. Note that there is a singular and plural form of "you." There is no gender differentiation and there are two forms of "us" depending on whether the person you are speaking to is included or not.
The simplest way to use these pronouns is to indicate one action that does not have a direct object. For example, the list of words below are all actions that can be performed by one or more persons without involving anyone or anything else. These are also sometimes called "Intransitive-Animate" verbs. Most importantly, just remember to make simple sentences. For instance, "I am eating" NOT "I am eating an apple." As soon as you mention something else (a direct object) the verb and suffixes will change.
Ezhichigen, You Do It, (Practice)
Gikendaan, You Know, (Summary)
Be sure you are able to make simple sentences using all seven pronouns and the root verbs listed above. |
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 |
|
Pronouns The mp3 download combines all of the mp3 files on this page. |
 |
