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danawazo vai nj
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s/he warms h/ self at a certain place



nindanawaz 1s ind; danawazo 3s ind; danawazod 3s conj; Stem: /danawazo-/

nindanawaz1s ind nj
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danawazo3s ind nj
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danawazod3s conj nj
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Agaamishkode danawazo nimishoomis.

My grandfather is warming himself up there across the fire.
 nj
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Jiigishkode nindanawaz.

I'm warming myself by the fire.
 nj
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danawazo /danawazo-/: /daN-/
there, in a certain place
; /-awazo/
s/he warm h/ self

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