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Vocabulary in Native American Languages: Ojibwe/Chippewa/Ojibway Words

Welcome to our Ojibwe vocabulary page! Ojibwe, also known as Chippewa or Ojibway, is an Algonquian language, related to other languages like Cree and Lenape. We have included twenty basic Ojibwe words here, to compare with related American Indian languages. You can find more Ojibwe Indian words in our online picture glossaries. If you'd like to know a word that is not in these wordlists, you can take part in our Indian translations fundraiser or visit our main Ojibwe language site for more free resources.

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Ojibwe Word Set

(Click here for Ojibwe pronunciation guide)

English (Français)	Ojibwe words
One (Un)	Bezhig
Two (Deux)	Niizh
Three (Trois)	Niswi
Four (Quatre)	Niiwin
Five (Cinq)	Naanan
Man (Homme)	Inini
Woman (Femme)	Ikwe
Dog (Chien)	Animosh
Sun (Soleil)	Giizis
Moon (Lune)	Dibik-Giizis
Water (Eau)	Nibi
White (Blanc)	Waabishki
Yellow (Jaune)	Ozaawi
Red (Rouge)	Misko
Black (Noir)	Makade
Eat (Manger)	Miijin or Wiisini
See (Voir)	Waabi
Hear (Entendre)	Noondam
Sing (Chanter)	Nagamo
Leave (Partir)	Maajaa or Nagazh

Click here to see Ojibwe words compared to words in the Odawa and Algonquin languages: Anishinaabe words
Click here to see Ojibwe vocabulary words compared to words in related Algonquian languages: Algonquian Indian Words

Ojibwe Picture Dictionaries

Here are some themed Ojibwe word lists we have put together and illustrated for language learners. Feel free to print them out for classroom purposes!

Ojibwe animal words

Ojibwe body parts

Ojibwe color words

Ojibwe food

Ojibwe number words

Additional Resources

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   Chippewa Indian names
   Ojibwe tales

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