gii-
Eastern Ojibwa
editPreverb
editgii-
- past tense marker
References
editJerry Randolph Valentine (2001) Nishnaabemwin Reference Grammar, University of Toronto, page 169
Ojibwe
editPreverb
editgii- (changed conjunct form gaa-)
- past tense marker
- -ed, was, did
- Miish miinawaa azhigwa gii-wenda-ginzhizhawizid a’aw mindimooyenh, miinawaa azhigwa gaa-izhi-desa’oniked.
- The only lady really was industrious and made sleeping platforms.
See also
editReferences
edit- The Ojibwe People's Dictionary https://ojibwe.lib.umn.edu/main-entry/gii-pv-tns
Ottawa
editPreverb
editgii-
- past tense marker
References
editJerry Randolph Valentine (2001) Nishnaabemwin Reference Grammar, University of Toronto, page 169