izhinikaazo

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Ojibwe

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Etymology

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iN- (thus, in a certain direction, in a certain manner) + -nikaazo (named). Cognate with Algonquin ijinikàzo

Verb

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izhinikaazo (changed conjunct form ezhinikaazod, reduplicated form ayizhinikaazo)

  1. be named a certain way, have a certain name, be called by such a name
    "Bangii" izhinikaazo awe indinawemaagan.
    My relative's name is Bangii, "a little bit".

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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  • izhinikaade (be named/called a certain way, inanimate subject)

See also

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  • wiinzo (have a name, be named)

References

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