zhooshkonigewin
The Ojibwe word for the game of chance bingo is zhooshkonigewin.
zhooshkonigewin is used to refer to the game of bingo.
Meaning: game of chance (noun)
Did you know?
- While zhooshkonigewin refers to the game, the actual exclamation 'Bingo!' when a player wins is often still said in English even in Ojibwe-speaking circles.
- The linguistic structure of zhooshkonigewin follows the polysynthetic nature of the Ojibwe language, where a single word can function like a whole English sentence.
- In Ojibwe, many nouns for modern games are formed by taking an action and turning it into a noun with the suffix '-win'.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about community events.
- MigiziMigizi, zhooshkonigewin onigoon?Migizi, is there bingo?
- WinonaEey, Winona, zhooshkonigewin wiidooko.Yes, Winona, there is bingo today.
- MigiziAani zhooshkonigewin gichi-gaawiin?When does the bingo game start?
- WinonaZhooshkonigewin wiidooko miigwech.The bingo game is soon, thank you.
