noozhishenh
The Ojibwe word for grandson is noozhishenh.
noozhishenh is used to refer to the son of one's child.
Meaning: son of one's child (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
noozhishenh is an animate noun, which means it must agree with animate verbs and adjectives when used in a sentence.
Did you know?
- If you were to use an inanimate verb pattern while talking about a noozhishenh, it could be interpreted as a grave insult, treating the person like an object.
- In traditional Ojibwe kinship, a noozhishenh may also refer to the son of a cousin or a more distant relative depending on the clan structure.
- The word noozhishenh belongs to a grammatical category that includes both living people and spirits, separating them from the world of objects.
Example conversation
Miskwaa shows a photo to Migizi.
- MiskwaaNoozhishenh nindaaizhii.I have a grandson.
- MigiziEegend? Aaniin e-ni-izhaa?Really? What is his name?
- MiskwaaNoozhishenh nindaaizhii, Migizi.My grandson is named Migizi.
- MigiziAanind wezii!That is wonderful!
