bangii
/bʌŋˈɡiː/
The Ojibwe word for little is bangii.
The word bangii is an adjective used to describe something that is small in size.
Meaning: small in size (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
/bʌŋˈɡiː/
Did you know?
- Because Ojibwe is a polysynthetic language, the word for 'little' might actually be attached to the end of another word as a suffix rather than standing alone.
- In many Ojibwe dialects, the concept of 'little' is not just about physical size but can also be used to express affection or endearment toward a person.
- Depending on the specific community, the word for 'little' might change its sound slightly to indicate whether the object is living or inanimate.
Examples in context
- Bangii ogii-minikwen 'iw doodooshaaboo.He drank a little bit of the milk.This sentence shows how to use bangii to describe a small amount of a liquid.
- Enh, ndi anishnabem bangii eta go.Yes, I speak a little Ojibwe.This sentence demonstrates using bangii to describe a small amount of a language spoken.Tatoeba #10720746 by eeyinn, translation #10720745 by eeyinn
- Bangii nindaanan.My doll is little.
Example conversation
Bemizii and Miskwaa are looking at a puppy.
- BemiziiAaniish, bangii iwiin oo anishkiimigeyaan!Look, that puppy is little!
- MiskwaaEnh, mii iwiin.Yes, it is.
- BemiziiGidigoogiziiyaagii-aa?Do you like it?
- MiskwaaEnh, nindoon gaawe bangii iwiin.Yes, I like it because it's little.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry bangii, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0, Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
