mishiimini-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan
The English phrase "apple pie" is mishiimini-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan in Ojibwe.
This noun refers specifically to a pie that has an apple filling.
Meaning: pie with apple filling (noun)
Did you know?
- The word for 'apple' within the phrase, mishiimini, actually translates to 'big berry' because the first indigenous people to encounter apples saw them as large, unusual fruits.
- Ojibwe is a polysynthetic language, meaning a single word like mishiimini-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan can function as an entire English sentence.
- The phrase mishiimini-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan essentially functions as a recipe in word form, telling you it is a baked thing that is sweet and contains apples.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about dessert in a kitchen.
- MiskwaaAaniin, mishiimini-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan waabishigoon.Hi, look at the apple pie.
- ZhaawanGichi-maashkino! Aandaa gaa-jiimaan?It's huge! Who made it?
- MiskwaaNindaanis gaa-jiimaan.My sister made it.
- ZhaawanMiigwech, nindaamin mishiimini-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan.Thank you, I want apple pie.
