izhaa
The Ojibwe verb for 'go' is izhaa.
izhaa is used to describe the action of moving through space, specifically moving from one place to another.
Meaning: to move through space (especially from one place to another) (verb)
Did you know?
- Because Ojibwe is a polysynthetic language, a single word based on izhaa can grow to describe the person going, the destination and the purpose of the trip all at once.
- In Ojibwe, the root -yaa used in izhaa is also found in words for 'flowing' or 'running', as the language often views 'going' as a fluid motion.
- In Ojibwe storytelling, the way one 'goes' to a place can be used to subtly describe the person's mood or intent through verb conjugation.
Examples in context
- Aaniin apii waa-izhaayan odaabaanikewigamigong?What time are you going to go to the car repair shop?This sentence shows how to use izhaa when asking about the time someone is going to a car repair shop.Tatoeba #13334348 by Radek, translation #13334349 by Radek
- Ataagewigamigong izhaadaa waabang.Let's go to the casino tomorrow.This sentence demonstrates using izhaa to suggest going to a casino tomorrow.Tatoeba #13334593 by Radek, translation #13334595 by Radek
Example conversation
Nibi and Zhaawan are talking about visiting a friend.
- NibiZhaawan, apii izhaa?Zhaawan, where is he going?
- ZhaawanOdaabaanikewigamigong izhaa.He is going to the store.
- NibiGii-izhaadaa aaniin?Where did he go?
- ZhaawanWaabaandigoon izhaa.He is going to look.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
