How to Say “Blueberry Pie” in Ojibwe

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miini-baashkiminasigani-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan
Blueberry pie in Ojibwe is miini-baashkiminasigani-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan.
This phrase refers to a baked dessert pie made with blueberries.

Did you know?

  • Ojibwe classifies 'pie' as a type of bakwezhigan, which is the general word for 'bread'.
  • The Ojibwe word for 'blueberry pie' is an example of a polysynthetic language, where multiple words are fused together to create one long, complex term.

Example conversation

Makwa and Nibi are in the kitchen.

  1. Makwa

    Nibi, miini-baashkiminasigani-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan ginaandamaashig!
    Nibi, bake some blueberry pie!
  2. Nibi

    Ee, miini-baashkiminasigani-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan nimaan nindaawe.
    Yes, I want blueberry pie too.
  3. Makwa

    Aaniish miini-baashkiminasigani-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan gii-zhigokoshig?
    When did the blueberry pie finish cooking?
  4. Nibi

    Gaawiin, miini-baashkiminasigani-biitoosijigani-bakwezhigan giizhigon.
    No, the blueberry pie is still baking.

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