Bonus Lesson: waabmaa/waandaan Flashcards
kwedeng
asking
kwetaman
answering
bemaadizimgak kidiwin
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Kiiwaabmaa na gnebik jiinaago?
Did you see the snake yesterday?
Kaa, kaawiin ngiiwaabmaasii gnebik jiinaago.
No, I didn’t see the snake yesterday.
Enh ngiiwaabmaasii ginebik jiinaago kizheb.
Yes, I saw the snake yesterday morning.
Aabiish goji kiiwaabmaad ginebik?
Where did you see the snake?
Ngiiwaabmaa ginebik miijim oodaawegamigong.
I saw the snake at the grocery story.
bemaadizimgak washme bezhik kidiwin.
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Kiiwaabmaak na waaboos miinwaa jidimoonh nongo.
DId you see the rabbit and the squirrel today?
Enh, ngiiwaabmaak waaboos miinwaa jidimoonh nongo makwa endaat.
Yes, i saw the rabbit and squirrel today at bear’s house.
Kaa, kaawii ngiiwaabmaasiig waaboos miinwaa jidimoonh nongo.
No, I didn’t see the rabbit and the squirrel today.
bemaadizimgasnok kidiwin
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Kiiwaabndaan na pabwin?
Did you see the chair?
Kaa, kaawii ngiiwaabndaanziin pabwin.
No, I did not see the chair.