ᐊᓂᒧᔥ
animosh
The English word "dog" is translated into Ojibwe as ᐊᓂᒧᔥ (animosh). Wiktionary also lists ᐊᓂᒧᔕᒃ (animoshag) and animohš.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ojibwe | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ᐊᓂᒧᔥ | animosh | |
| ᐊᓂᒧᔕᒃ | animoshag | plural |
| animohš | Manitoba Saulteux |
This noun refers to the animal known as a dog.
Which one should you use?
The form ᐊᓂᒧᔥ is the singular form, while ᐊᓂᒧᔕᒃ is the plural form. In the Manitoba-Saulteux dialect, the spelling animohš is used.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The spelling animohš is specific to the Manitoba-Saulteux dialect.
How do you pronounce it?
animosh
Did you know?
- The term ᐊᓂᒧᔥ is not restricted to the domestic pet but acts as a broad category for many different types of animals in certain contexts. While English uses 'dog' specifically for a canine, the linguistic root can imply a wider sense of 'living creature'.
- The structure of the word ᐊᓂᒧᔥ reflects a complex system of verb-based noun construction. In many Ojibwe words, the noun is essentially a description of an action or a state of being.
- The use of the syllabics in the form ᐊᓂᒧᔥ represents a different way of visualizing sounds compared to the Latin alphabet. Each symbol is a building block that represents a consonant and a vowel combined.
Example sentences for Ojibwe are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Zhaawan and Nibi are walking in a park.
- Zhaawanᐊᓂᒧᔥ ᐊᐣᐣᐣᐣᐣ!A dog!
- Nibiᐊᓂᒧᔥ ᐊᓂᔥᐣᐊᐣ.The dog is friendly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dog” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
