How to Say “Rabbit” in Ojibwe

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waabooz
waabooz is the Ojibwe word for rabbit.
This noun is used to refer to the rabbit mammal.
Meaning: mammal (noun)

Did you know?

  • The root of waabooz is related to words describing 'white' or 'pale' in Anishinaabemowin, reflecting the animal's most striking visual feature.
  • In some storytelling traditions, the character of the rabbit is portrayed as a clever trickster, much like the coyote in other North American indigenous stories.
  • The term waabooz can appear in traditional place names across the Great Lakes region, denoting areas where rabbits were once plentiful.

Examples in context

  • Waabooz dibiizimid.
    The rabbit is running.

Example conversation

Zhaawan and Nibi are looking at animals in a field.

  1. Zhaawan

    Nibi, waabooz giinookaamin!
    Nibi, look at the rabbit!
  2. Nibi

    Aaniish, waabooz gaa-ishkode!
    Oh, the rabbit is running!
  3. Zhaawan

    Waabooz gaa-zhibi-izhaa.
    The rabbit went to the river.
  4. Nibi

    Gichi-waabooz eya'!
    It is a big rabbit!

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