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agaashiinyensi vai nj
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s/he, it (animate) is very small, is tiny



indagaashiinyens 1s ind; agaashiinyensi 3s ind; agaashiinyensid 3s conj; egaashiinyensid 3s ch-conj; Stem: /agaashiinyensi-/

indagaashiinyens1s ind nj
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agaashiinyensi3s ind nj
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agaashiinyensid3s conj nj
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egaashiinyensid3s ch-conj nj
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Gii'-agaashiinyensi nindaanikoobijigan gaa-gii'-nitaawigid. Gii'-niso-dibaabiishkoojiganezi eta awashime.

My great-grandchild was so small when he was born. He only weighed a little over three pounds.
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Wawiyadendaagoziwan odaanensiwaan gii-bimosenid. Aapiji agaashiinyensi.

Their little daughter is so cute when she walks. She is so small.
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