How to Say “Goat” in Ojibwe

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maanadikoshens
The Ojibwe word for goat is maanadikoshens.
maanadikoshens is a noun used to refer to the animal known as a goat.
Meaning: animal (noun)

Did you know?

  • The word maanadikoshens is a diminutive form of the word for 'deer'. It essentially describes the goat as a 'little deer'.
  • In many Ojibwe dialects, the suffix '-ens' used in maanadikoshens is a diminutive, which can mean 'small' or even 'cute', depending on the context of the conversation.
  • The creation of maanadikoshens occurred as a direct result of European contact, marking a specific era of linguistic evolution in the Great Lakes region.

Example conversation

Zhaawan and Oma are visiting a farm.

  1. Zhaawan

    Oma, waabamaa maanadikoshens!
    Oma, look at the goat!
  2. Oma

    Aaa, nigaa waabamaa.
    Yes, I see it now.
  3. Zhaawan

    Maanadikoshens gimiwan.
    The goat is small.
  4. Oma

    Aaa, nindaa-zaagi'in maanadikoshens.
    Yes, I love the goat.
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