VTA on niin and on giin (Weeks 12-14) Flashcards
Grammar Question:
For action on niin with a VTA, which of the following includes a sound change?
- -m
- -n
- -‘
- ‘w
- -aw
- -zh
- ‘w
Translate!
- Giwaabamaa
- Giwaabamig
- Giwaabam
What happened to the “i” action sign on #3?
- You see h/.
- S/he sees you.
- You see me.
It was alone, so it dropped
Translate!
If “zagininjiin” means to hold someone’s hand, then what do the following mean?
- Gizagininjiinaa
- Nizagininjiinig
- Gizagininjiin
What happened to the “i” action sign on #3?
- You hold h/ hand.
- S/he holds my hand.
- You are holding my hand.
It dropped
Translate!
- Gizaagi’aa
- Gizaagi’ig
- Gizaagi’
What happened to the “i” action sign on #3?
- You love h/
- S/he loves you
- You love me
It dropped
Grammar Question;
Change each of the following from A to B-keyaa.
- Giwaabam
- Gizagininjiin
- Gizaagi
How do they translate?
- waabamiyan (when you see me)
- zagininjiiniyan (when you shake my hand)
- zaagi’iyan (when you love me)
Grammar Question:
What are the VTA B-keyaa endings for:
- giin –> niin?
- wiin –> niin?
- iyan
- id
Translate:
- gidaada’
- daada’oyan
Does either have a sound change?
- You beat me
- when you beat me
Yes, both. #1 the “i” ending becomes “o” but then drops because it’s alone.
For #2 “iyan” becomes “oyan”
Grammar Queston:
If “wiidookawiyan” (when/that you help me) is in B-Keyaa, what is it in A-keyaa?
Can you translate it too?
Giwiidookaw
You help me.
Aaniin ekidong…
- You give it to me.
- when you give it to me
- Gimiizh
- Miizhiyan
Grammar Question:
Which action sign does not include a sound change for a verb that ends in -zh?
- -aa
- -ig(o)
- -i
- -in
That would be for action on what?
- -i
on niin
Aaniin ekidong…
- You give it to h/.
- S/he gives it to me.
- You give it to me.
- S/he gives it to h/ (4p).
Which of them does not include a sound change?
- Gimiinaa.
- Nimiinig.
- Gimiizh.
- Omiinaan.
3, action on niin
Translate!
Miigwech wiidookawiyan!
Thank you for helping me!
Translate!
Miigwech bizindawiyan!
Thank you for listening to me!
Aaniin ekidong…
She helps me.
What sound change is this?
Niwiidookaag.
aw + ig = aag
Translate!
wiidookawid
Is this A B or C Keyaa?
when s/he helps me
B
Grammar Question!
In the sentence “Ninima’og” (S/he is acting like s/he will punch me) what sound change has occurred?
What about the B-keyaa form, “nima’od”?
‘w + ig = ‘og
‘w + i = o
Grammar Question:
Nigiiwewinig.
Is the above sentence:
1. action on wiin?
2. action from wiin?
3. action on niin?
4. action on giin?
Can you translate it?
- Action from wiin
S/he brings me home.
Grammar Question!
Which of the following is correct, when saying “when s/he is taking me home”?
- giiwewizhid
- giiwewinid
Why?
- giiwewizhid
Because zh + i = zhi (not n)
Grammar Question:
Complete the sentence to say “You make me mad.”
[ ]nishk[ ]
Ginishki.
Grammar Question:
Complete the sentence to say “Do you still love me?”
Geyaabi ina [ ]zaagi’[ ]?
Geyaabi ina gizaagi’? *final i becomes o and drops
Grammar Question
Complete the sentence to say “Are you listening to me?”
[ ]bizindaw[ ] ina?
Gibizindaw ina? *final i becomes o and drops
Grammar Question:
Can you add 2 preverbs to create the sentence “Can you help me?”
[ ][ ]-wiidookaw ina?
Why is there no action sign at the end?
Gidaa-wiidookaw ina?
*final i becomes o and drops
Grammar Question:
Can you add 2 preverbs to create the sentence “Could you cook for me?”
[ ][ ]-giizisamaw ina?
Why is there no action sign at the end?
Gidaa-giizisamaw ina?
*final i becomes o and drops
Grammar Question:
Can you add 2 preverbs to create the sentence “Can you feed me?”
[ ][ ]-asham ina?
Why is there no action sign at the end?
Gidaa-asham ina?
*final i becomes o and drops
Translate:
Gidaa-gikinoo’amaw ina?
Is this A B or C-keyaa? Past, present, or future?
Can you teach me?
A, future voluntative
Grammar Question:
What ending can be added to turn a VTA into a command?
Can you give an example?
-ishin
Miizhishin! (Give it to me!)
Grammar Question:
What ending would you add to the sentence below to make it say “I hope that s/he cooks for me”?
Ambegish giizisamaw__.
Ambegish giizisamawid.
Grammar Question:
What ending would you add to the sentence below to make it say “I hope that s/he treats me well”?
Ambegish mino-doodaw__.
Ambegish minodoodawid.
Translate!
The preverb “izhi” means…
What about wii-izhi?
“and then”
And then (future tense)
Grammar Question:
Are the following in A B or C-keyaa?
Are they past, present, or future?
- Wiisini.
- Izhi-wiisini.
- wii-izhi-wiisiniyaan
- waa-izhi-wiisiniyaan
- Mii waa-izhi-wiisiniyaan
Can you translate #5?
- A, present
- A, present
- B, future
- C, future
- C, future
then I’m going to eat
Translate!
Niwii-chiibaakwe’, waa-izhi-wiisiniyaan.
Do you see A B or C keyaa? Past, present, or future?
I will cook, then I’m going to eat.
A then B, future
Translate!
Niwii-[A-keyaa], waa-izhi-[B-keyaa].
I’m going to [A-keyaa], then I’m going to [B-keyaa].
Translate!
Inga-[A-keyaa] gaye.
I will [A-keyaa] also.
Aaniin ekidong…
Together/The most
Maamawi
Translate!
Maamawi ingii-wiisinimin.
We ate together.
Grammar Question:
Which of the following means action on giin?
- -aa
- -ig(o)
- -i
- -in
- -in
Use the verb “biizh” (to bring h/) to say:
- 3 is bringing 4
- 4 is bringing 3
- You are bringing me.
- when you bring me
- I’m bringing you.
Which do not include a sound change? Why?
- Obiinaan.
- Obiinigoon.
- Gibiizh.
- biizhiyan
- Gibiinin.
3, 4 (because -zh + i = zhi)
Grammar Question:
If “gi[ ]in” signifies “niin –> giin” in A-keyaa, what signifies “niin –> giin” in B-keyaa?
What about wiin –> giin in B-keyaa?
__inaan
__ik
Grammar Question
Complete the sound change:
-zh + aa(n) = ?
naa
Grammar question:
Complete the sound change:
-aw + ig = ?
aag
Grammar QuestioN:
Complete the sound change:
‘w + ig = ?
‘og
Grammar Question:
Complete the sound change:
zh + ig = ?
-nig
Grammar Question:
‘w + i = ?
o
Grammar Question:
Complete the sound change:
aw + in = ?
oon
Grammar Question:
Complete the sound change:
aw + ik = ?
ook
Grammar Question:
Complete the sound change:
‘w + in = ?
‘on
Grammar question:
Complete the sound change:
‘w + ik =
‘ok
Grammar Question
Complete the sound change:
zh + in = ?
nin
Grammar Question:
Complete the sound change:
zh + ik = ?
nik
Aaniin ekidong…
Use the verb “Wiidookaw” (to help someone) to say “I am helping you.”
What is the sound change?
Niwiidookoon.
aw + in = oon
Aaniin ekidong…
Use the verb “Wiidookaw” (to help someone) to say “I hope that s/he helps you.”
What is the sound change?
Ambegish wiidookook.
aw + ik = ook
Translate!
Gizhawenimin.
Is this action on wiin, from wiin, on niin, or on giin?
I love you unconditionally.
on giin
Translate!
Nimiinin.
Is this action on wiin, from wiin, on niin, or on giin?
I am giving it to you.
on giin
Translate!
Giminjimenimin.
Is this action on wiin, from wiin, on niin, or on giin?
I remember you.
on giin
Grammar Question:
If the VTA “Noodenim” means “to flirt with someone,” how would you say “I’m flirting with you.”?
Ginoodenimin.
Turn “Nibawaakwaa” (She is wise) into C-keyaa (She who is wise)
What is the first vowel change?
Nebwaakwaayan.
i –> e
Turn “Zaagi’” (to love someone) into the C-keyaa phrase “The one who I love).
What is the first vowel change?
zayaagi’inaan
Translate!
Ambegish boozinodoonaan.
Why is it -oonaan instead of -inaan?
I hope that I catch a ride with you.
because aw + in = oon
Translate!
Giishpin winweniminaan, giga-gikendam.
Is this past, present, or future? Why?
If I like you, you will know.
Future, ga-
Translate!
Giishpin giizisamoonaan, ambegish giziibiigihaaganeyan (do the dishes).
Why is it -oonaan instead of -inaan?
If I cook for you, I hope you do the dishes.
because aw + in = oon
Grammar question:
Is this sentence in A B or C-keyaa?
Mii a’aw menwenimik.
Can you translate any of it?
C
That’s the one who likes you.
Aaniin ekidong…
Ambegish agindamaw[ ].
What ending would you add to make this sentence say “I hope that s/he reads to you.”?
Is there a sound change?
Ambegish agindamook.
Yes, aw + ik = ook
Aaniin ekidong…
Ambegish wiidook[ ].
What ending would you add to make this sentence say “I hope that s/he helps you.”?
Is there a sound change?
Ambegish wiidookook.
Yes, aw + ik = ook
Giishpin bakite’[ ], inga-bakite’waa.
What ending would you add to make this sentence say “If s/he hits you, I will hit h/.”?
Is there a sound change?
Giishpin bakite’ok, inga-bakite’waa.
Yes, ‘w + ik = ok
Giishpin mii[ ], gidaa-miigwechiwi’aa.
What ending would you add to make this sentence say “If s/he gives it to you, you should thank h/.”?
Is there a sound change?
Giishpin miinik, gidaa-miigwechiwi’aa.
Yes, zh + ik = nik
Aaniin ekidong…
I see you. You see me.
Giwaabamin. Giwaabam.
Aaniin ekidong…
You see h/. S/he sees you.
Giwaabamaa. Giwaabamig.
Aaniin ekidong…
I see h/. S/he sees me.
Niwaabamaa. Niwaabamig.
Aaniin ekidong…
3p sees 4p. 4p sees 3p.
Owaabamaan. Owaabamigoon.
Grammar Question:
What 3 grammar patterns are used to say “because”?
- Aananaa + A-keyaa
- Onzaam + A-keyaa
- [Onji-] + C-keyaa
Translate!
If someone asked why you weren’t in class yesterday, you might respond:
- Aananaa ingii-aakoz.
- Aananaa ingii-ayekoz.
- Aananaa ingii-onzaamingwaam.
What do each of these mean?
- Because I was sick
- Because I was tired
- Because I overslept
Translate!
If someone asked why you aren’t going to class, you might respond:
- Onzaam indayekoz.
- Onzaam gisinaa.
What do each of these mean?
- I’m too tired.
- It’s too cold.
Aaniin ekidong…
If you want to say “the reason why I am hungry,” onji-bakade becomes…
What about “the reason why I was hungry”?
What about “the reason why I will be hungry”?
wenji-bakadeyaan
gaa-onji-bakadeyaan
waa-onji-bakadeyaan
Translate!
Gaawin ingii-wiisinisin. Mii wenji-bakadeyaan.
I didn’t eat. That’s why I am hungry.
Translate!
Niwiisagendam. Mii wenji-mawiyaan.
I am hurt. That is why I am crying.
Grammar Question!
What grammar pattern means “That’s [ ]”?
Can you give an example?
Mii + C-keyaa
Mii ezhinikaazod. “That’s what h/ name is.”
Aaniin ekidong…
Ever (or late)
wikaa
Aaniin ekidong…
someday
Ingoding
Aaniin ekidong…
soon or early
wayiiba
Aaniin ekidong…
sometimes
aangodinong
