How to Say “Hurry” in Ojibwe

By Anne Marilyn • Updated October 3, 2026

wewebipizon

The Ojibwe word for 'hurry' is wewebipizon.

wewebipizon is a verb used to describe the action of doing things quickly.

Meaning: to do things quickly (verb)

Did you know?

Ojibwe uses 'animate' and 'inanimate' grammar, so the way you say 'hurry' depends on whether the thing being hurried is alive.
The language is polysynthetic, meaning a single word like wewebipizon can function as an entire sentence in English.
Ojibwe languages often use different verbs for 'hurrying' depending on whether the movement is smooth and purposeful or frantic and disorganized.

Example conversation

Nibi and Bemizii are leaving for a party.

Nibi

Bemizii, wewebipizon!
Bemizii, hurry up!
Bemizii

Aaniish, gichi-apiin!
Wait, I am almost ready!
Nibi

Gashkigizaa, gaa-zhibiigid!
Hurry, it is getting late!
Bemizii

Aawe, nindaa!
Yes, I am coming!

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About The Author

Anne Marilyn

Boozhoo! I'm Anne, an avid writer and student of the poetic Ojibwe language. My curious nature feeds my passion for linguistics and I love the challenge of digging into dialect variation. Away from my educational pursuits, I find relaxation in exploring nature, seeking out the animals and plants of the Ojibwe words I study. You'll often find me with chocolate in hand, inhaling the scent of cedar and sweetgrass, and waiting to spot my favorite bird - the loon. Forever a believer in 'mino-bimaadiziwin' - the good life, I love to share my linguistic findings in my blog. Miigwech!

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