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danakamigad vii nj
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it (an event) takes place, happens in a certain place

Paired with: danakamigizi vai



danakamigad 0s ind; danakamigak 0s conj; endanakamigak 0s ch-conj; Stem: /danakamigad-/

danakamigad 0s ind nj
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danakamigak0s conj nj
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endanakamigak0s ch-conj nj
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gii-tanakamigad0s ind pst nj
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Waawiyeyaa imaa endanakamigak.

The place of activity is round. (e.g., a powwow ring)
 es
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Awasigamig danakamigad.

The shindig is in the next building.
 nj
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Besho maa endaayaan gii-tanakamigad.

There was something going on by my house.
 gh
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Onzaam waasa danakamigad. Gaawiin ganabaj nindaa-izhaasii.

The gathering is too far away. I don't think I'll go.
 nj
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danakamigad /danakamigad-/: /daN-/
there, in a certain place
; /-akamig-/
land, ground, landscape; event
; /-ad/
it is in a state or condition

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