manaaji'idiwin
The Ojibwe word for respect is manaaji'idiwin.
manaaji'idiwin is a noun used to express admiration for a person or an entity based on their perceived merit.
Meaning: admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit (noun)
Did you know?
- Traditional Ojibwe respect protocols often involve avoiding direct eye contact with Elders as a way to show deference.
- Showing manaaji'idiwin often involves avoiding the use of a person's given name in certain contexts to avoid being overly familiar or intrusive.
- The word for respect can sometimes be linked to the way one interacts with the natural world, treating plants and animals with the same care as humans.
Example conversation
Migizi and Winona are talking about a community leader.
- MigiziGichi-manaaji'idiwin nindaa ongo.I have great respect for him.
- WinonaEi, manaaji'idiwin nindaa ongo nindaa.Yes, I have respect for him too.
- MigiziAaniin nindaa gaa-izhi-apiimi?How did he act?
- WinonaManaaji'idiwin nindaa gozhaa weyidigo.He showed respect to everyone.
