mino
The English word 'good' is translated as mino in Ojibwe.
Did you know?
- Because Ojibwe is a polysynthetic language, mino can be incorporated into a long complex word to change the meaning of an entire action rather than just describing a noun.
- In Ojibwe, the quality of being 'good' is often inseparable from the concept of 'health'. To say someone is 'good' can frequently imply that they are physically or spiritually well.
- In the Ojibwe worldview, the concept of 'good' is often tied to balance and harmony rather than a simple binary opposite of 'bad'.
Examples in context
- Mino ezhinikaazow.He/she has a good name.
Example conversation
Winona and Zhaawan are greeting each other in the morning.
- WinonaAaniin, Zhaawan!Hello, Zhaawan!
- ZhaawanAaniin, Winona. Mino giizis!Hello, Winona. It is a good day!
- WinonaEya, mino giizis.Yes, it is a good day.
- ZhaawanGiga-waabamin!I will see you!
