How to Say “Raven” in Ojibwe

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gaagaagi
The Ojibwe word for raven is gaagaagi.
This noun refers to any of several species of birds in the genus Corvus, which are generally characterized by their large size and lustrous black plumage.
Meaning: any of several, generally large, species of birds in the genus Corvus with lustrous black plumage (noun)

Did you know?

  • In Ojibwe, the word gaagaagi is an example of onomatopoeia, as the repeating sounds mimic the actual guttural croaking noise of the bird.
  • In traditional Anishinaabe storytelling, the raven is frequently associated with the theft of light or fire to bring it to humanity.
  • The word gaagaagi uses reduplication, a linguistic feature where a word is repeated to indicate plurality or to emphasize the nature of the subject.

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Example conversation

Makwa and Oma are walking in the forest.

  1. Makwa

    Gaagaagi nindigigo!
    I see a raven!
  2. Oma

    Aaniish gaagaagi?
    Where is the raven?
  3. Makwa

    Gaagaagi ginaandigoon waabi-giizis.
    You can see the raven in the daylight.
  4. Oma

    Aa, gaagaagi nindigigo nishaa.
    Yes, now I see the raven.

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