maamawi
The English word 'together' is translated to Ojibwe as maamawi.
maamawi is an adverb used to describe actions occurring at the same time or occurring in the same place.
Meaning: at the same time, in the same place (adv)
Did you know?
- Because Ojibwe is a polysynthetic language, 'together' might be embedded inside a much larger word describing a specific type of communal activity.
- While maamawi means 'together', Ojibwe has distinct ways to differentiate between people acting in unison and people simply being in the same location.
- The word is often used in ceremonial contexts to describe the gathering of different families or clans in one location.
Example conversation
Two friends are deciding how to work on a project.
- MiskwaaMaamawi nindaa gichi-odaamin?Shall we work together?
- MigiziAa, maamawi nindaa.Yes, let's work together.
- MiskwaaGashkigamig mii go.Let's go there then.
- MigiziMaamawi nindaa gashkigamig.We will go there together.
