How to Say “Owl” in Ojibwe

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gookooko'oo
The Ojibwe word for owl is gookooko'oo.
gookooko'oo is a noun used to refer to the bird known as an owl.
Meaning: bird (noun)

Did you know?

  • Because the owl is associated with the spirit world, some speakers traditionally avoid saying its name aloud in certain contexts.
  • The sound of the word gookooko'oo mimics the repetitive, rhythmic hooting often associated with the bird's call.
  • In some Anishinaabe traditions, the owl is viewed as a messenger or a harbinger of death if it hoots near a dwelling.

Example sentences for Ojibwe are not verified yet.

Example conversation

Two friends are walking in the woods at dusk.

  1. Migizi

    Miskwaa, gookooko'oo nini-waabamigiza.
    Miskwaa, I see an owl.
  2. Miskwaa

    Aaniish gookooko'oo wiidooko?
    Where is the owl exactly?
  3. Migizi

    Gookooko'oo miigwanamigii.
    The owl is in the tree.
  4. Miskwaa

    Gichi-gookooko'oo!
    A big owl!

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